17 MARCH 1967, Page 3

Doggerel

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS

I Six little pigs joined the Market.

One little pig stayed at home, Requiring more time to consider The text of the Treaty of Rome.

II If governments have come to stay They've got to play it tight, Since every dog must have his day And sixty-three their bite.

Of followers we only ask That they should follow suit: The executives' appointed task It is to execute.