25 FEBRUARY 1966, Page 7

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An MP friend, recently in Hungary, tells me this latest joke in top Hungarian Government circles. Party official to leader of deputation of disgruntled farmers: 'And what sort of a year have you had, comrade?' Disgruntled farmer: `Medium.' P.O.: 'What do you mean, medium?' D.F.: 'Worse than last year but better than next year.'

NIGEL LAWSON