20 MAY 1966, Page 4

Song of One Per Cent

The revenue will be increased Three hundred million pounds at least, While'nobody—I'm glad to say— Or very few, will really pay—

Except for those who chance to be Engaged on work of charity.

The rest will mostly get it back.

So what the heck? And why the clack?

For prices in the worst event Will only rise by one per cent.

Although it's anybody's guess.

This ought to fix things---more or less—

And should it not, some Zurich gnome Is always there to see us home.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS