I was delighted that by campaigning throughout England, Scotland and Wales, addressing in all 39 public meetings, I had contributed to the victory of the Conservative Party at this general election.

Other countries have far greater problems than we have.

A diplomat is a man who thinks twice before he says nothing.

You mustn't expect prime ministers to enjoy themselves. If they do, they mustn't show it - the population would be horrified.

I have always had a hidden wish, a frustrated desire, to run a hotel.

I have no interest in sailing around the world. Not that there is any lack of requests for me to do so.

Do you know what Margaret Thatcher did in her first Budget? Introduced VAT on yachts! It somewhat ruined my retirement.