“Prime Minister, it's exactly as I said. I have not been informed of any disaster. When I left the laboratory last evening, everything appeared to be working normally. If there had been the slightest hint of trouble, then naturally I would never have left the building. I really can't imagine why my staff didn't call me at the first sign of trouble.”
“I see,” said the Prime Minister. “It strikes me you're not in full control of your staff.” His tone held a note of sarcasm. “Then I suppose I'll have to tell you what we know. Though I'm afraid it's precious little.”
He went on to reveal how there had been an incident at the plant in Northumberland. “It appears the main container imploded. My informants say it will have caused untold damage, but I'm sure you are far more aware of the consequ
