Richard Mottram Quote

We have six of the most distinguished people in the field on the committee, but you'll just have to take my word for it because I'm not allowed to disclose their names.


April 2004, explaining to the Commons committee on public administration who was on the committee that recommended scientists for honours Hoggart, Simon. 'Sir Humphrey reveals his Dusty Springfield side', The Guardian (30 April 2004).

Simon Hoggart's sketch


We have six of the most distinguished people in the field on the committee, but you'll just have to take my word for it because I'm not allowed to...

We have six of the most distinguished people in the field on the committee, but you'll just have to take my word for it because I'm not allowed to...

We have six of the most distinguished people in the field on the committee, but you'll just have to take my word for it because I'm not allowed to...

We have six of the most distinguished people in the field on the committee, but you'll just have to take my word for it because I'm not allowed to...