The PRIME MINISTER is showing his cabinet reshuffle to his private
secretary.
PM:So it鈥檚 basically 鈥渁ll change鈥� for these five posts.
PS:You鈥檙e moving John Cooper from Agriculture?
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PM:Well, he has worked with Nora before, so he can take over from
her when she moves from Education.
PS:And Mr Etcher leaves the Home Office to take over from Mr
Archer?
PM And his post is filled by the former Education Secretary.
PS: I knew Mrs Draper was unhappy at Health, but why move him (taps
paper) to Agriculture?
PM: It was difficult, but Defence had to go to either John or
Ken.
(Knock on door)
PM: Ah, come in Laura, I was just discussing your new post.
What is Laura鈥檚 new post? What is the full name of the new Defence Secretary?
To which post does the old Defence Secretary move?
A 拢10 book token will be awarded to the sender of the first correct
answer opened on Thursday 16 May. The Editor鈥檚 decision is final. Please send
entries to Enigma 870, New 杏吧原创, King鈥檚 Reach Tower, Stamford Street,
London SE99 0BB. The winner of Enigma 864 was Peter Mabey of Harlow, Essex.
Answer to Enigma 864
A display of time
I cannot find a fraction for (a), (b), (d), but I can find a fraction for
(c).