21 APRIL 1990, Page 20

Unruly, exciting

I ADD a Treasury's eye view of Jock, from Sir Peter Middleton, the Permanent Secretary: 'He was an unconventional and rather unruly minister, but he was stimulat- ing and offered some very considerable insights into the conduct of economic policy. He was much loved in the Treasury for the enthusiasm, interest and sense of excitement which he brought to the job.'