From Yes, Minister ...
The Three Varieties of Civil Service Silence
1) The silence when they do not want to tell you the facts: Discreet Silence.
2) The silence when they do not want to take any action: Stubborn Silence.
3) The silence when you catch them out and they haven't a leg to stand on. They imply that they could vindicate themselves completely if only they were free to tell all, but they are too honourable to do so: Courageous Silence.
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