Sir Humphrey demands to know where the idea came from.

Sir Humphrey is back in the driving seat and has a smile on his face.

Sir Humphrey tells him that he should not, particularly if such information was given in confidence.

Sir Humphrey is mortified and doesn't know what to do.

Sir Humphrey tells him that they "keep leaving to have babies and things."

Sir Humphrey has to leave early and can no longer continue with the "appalling discussion".

Sir Humphrey died of complications from influenza, family members said.

Sir Humphrey must first lecture him on the subject until he loses interest in it.

Sir Humphrey gives him a few tips on answering the charges.

Sir Humphrey is concerned that implementing such complex regulations will take a long time.

This was an event with a difference, one Sir Humphrey would have called “brave”.

Sir Humphrey would have been most amused by that.

Sir Humphrey goes on to explain that for certain parts of the world, such remittances are standard government practice.

Sir Humphrey tells him that there are some things that he doesn't need to know.

Sir Humphrey: Yes, but they don't know that you probably wouldn't.

We need a referendum so 60 million people, not just Sir Humphrey, can have the final say.

Against Sir Humphrey's wishes, he is determined on his plan.

Sir Humphrey dismisses the request, as the current arrangement has been in place for the last 250 years.

Sir Humphrey argues that it is undesirable for politicians or the public to become involved in foreign policy.

Sir Humphrey encouraged me to study history and science and the classics.

Sir Humphrey could not have put it better.

Sir Humphrey is nervous: by his own admission, he can find no effective arguments against the proposal.

Sir Humphrey explains that the Minister is not deemed important enough.

How frequently, and comparatively easily, Sir Humphrey led him on.

Sir Humphrey advises that low productivity within the economy could be seen to be more important.