Yes, Minister

Minister for administrative affairs Jim Hacker struggles to cut administrative staff in the Health Service.

Sir Humphrey has to combat Jim's economies, including cuts on profitable overseas students at his old college.

The Minister is shocked to find that his Department is responsible for supplying all the government's electronic surveillance gear, especially since his campaign was based in part on his opposition to bugging and phone tapping.

Jim Hacker finds himself in the middle of a row over a chemical corporation's new factory.

The minister is upset by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle and decides to take drastic action to keep his post.

Jim Hacker makes a rash promise to save a popular city farm from closure but he needs Sir Humphrey's help.

Hacker must choose between toeing the party line and doing what the Civil Service want him to do.