Cabinet arrivals at Downing Street ahead of spring statement

The transcript captures a brief conversation about Ritchie's upcoming spring statement and includes casual morning greetings among colleagues.

What is Ritchie preparing to do in the first section?

• Deliver a spring statement

• Attend a meeting

• Go for lunch

• Write a report

What time of day is Ritchie expected to deliver his statement?

• In the evening

• At lunchtime

• In the morning

• At midnight

Who is involved in the morning conversation in the second section?

• Ritchie and Manisha

• Ritchie and Neil

• Neil and another person

• Manisha and Neil

What is the tone of the conversation in the second section?

• Argumentative

• Casual

• Formal

• Confused

What is the main activity in the final section?

• Planning a meeting

• Exchanging greetings

• Delivering a speech

• Discussing a project