22 FEBRUARY 1975, Page 7

Lobby Lyrics-15

Lord Pompous was an awful bore, When he addressed their Lordships, for,

Although he spoke with practised ease,

On any subject that you please, He didn't seem to want to hear The views of any other peer. He'd come in late and take as read

The things that earlier speakers said, Then speak for rather longer than

Would do a more considerate man And, once he had resumed his seat,

He'd leave it and go home to eat.

Now, while I really can't applaud The manners of the noble Lord, I fancy that the reason is He'd never heard a speech but his

And thought all other peers must be

As dull to listen to as he. Ogilvy Lane