[pendy]

Many years ago, when I did A level "British Government and Political System" there was a thing called "Ministerial responsibility". This doctrine stated that if a department screwed up, it was ALWAYS the fault of the minister in charge, and that minister was expected to resign. What the h**l, though, this lot have torn up the rule book on so many issues, what does one more matter?

On the subject of Prescott, if it came to a choice, I rather be punched by him anytime!