13 AUGUST 1965, Page 6

Upstairs, Downstairs

Harold Wilson upstairs Unequivocally declares That he neither hums nor hedges About any of his election pledges.

Harold Wilson on the Floor Produces the mixture as before.

It is difficult to avoid Finding it very much like Selwyn Lloyd.

Mr. Reginald Paget Dismisses it as gimmick and gadget— An opinion that seems also to prevail With Mr. I.eslie Hale.

Mr. William Warbey,

Speaking urbi et orbi,

Judges it entirely sinister That he should continue as Prime Minister.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS