2006-10-04 21:55:11 · 9 answers · asked by chiefqusous 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
the Prime Minister's chair has arms whereas the others do not
2006-10-05 12:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Conservative 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Prime Minister has the only chair with arms (incidentally, the PM also sits with his or her back to the fireplace). The Ministers all have chairs without arms, and they are arraigned at the Cabinet table in order of seniority. It's all to do with the symbolic representation of the Prime Minister as the 'first among equals', although I haven't found any convincing description of when or by whom this was started.
2006-10-05 05:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by JimHist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prime ministers chair is always left at an angle to allow swift access to any meetings going on at the table.
2006-10-05 05:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by keirboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that the PM's chair has a hole in the seat, which the rest of the cabinet can use to show their respect and admiration.
2006-10-05 05:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ones for the do as I say or i'll throw my toys out the pram
and the others are all wannabes
2006-10-05 05:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first is for fat arsed people the second just for arseholes
2006-10-05 04:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the p.m.'s chair has a high back made of kevlar !!
2006-10-05 05:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by xj8jagman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
payment different and way of getting facilities
2006-10-05 05:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Dimiz♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one gets paid more
2006-10-05 04:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋