Yes - Minister

(Derek Fowlds): Hacker's Principal Private Secretary. Caught between his duty to the Minister and his career path overseen by Sir Humphrey, Bernard often provides the "common sense" or literal interpretations of their jargon. Themes and Impact

: Sir Humphrey is known for long, grammatically perfect sentences that ultimately mean very little, a tactic used to avoid giving "straight answers to straight questions". Yes Minister

( Nigel Hawthorne ): The Permanent Secretary of the DAA (and later Cabinet Secretary). He is a master of obfuscation, using complex language and bureaucratic maneuvers to maintain civil service control and prevent radical changes. (Derek Fowlds): Hacker's Principal Private Secretary

( Paul Eddington ): Initially the Minister for Administrative Affairs, Hacker is often idealistic but easily swayed by concerns about his public image, votes, and status. ( Nigel Hawthorne ): The Permanent Secretary of