Charles Clarke Quote

I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.


Speech at University College, Worcester, April 2003 (Reported in the Times Educational Supplement, May 2003)


I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.

I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.

I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.

I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.