4 JUNE 1965, Page 7

Percy Anecdote Wilkes was one of the most fascinating com-

panions that ever sat over a bottle. When in the House- of Commons he has frequently de- tained gentlemen of adverse politics from the House by his wit and humour, merely to pre- vent their voting on some question in which he felt interested.

I just thought that Messrs. Short and Whitelaw might be attracted by the thought.

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