Back to George (Speaker) Thomas.... Welsh rugby legend and veteran broadcaster Cliff Morgan told a story which summed up Lord Tonypandy’s eight years as Speaker. A member from Liverpool with a somewhat thick ‘scouse’ accent was speaking. A Scottish member complained he could not understand a word. Uproar broke out. ‘Order! Order!’ called the Speaker. Nothing. The uproar continued. Then, in the full majesty of office, he stood up – decreeing that everyone be silent. He glanced caustically around the chamber, eyes glaring. ‘There are many accents in this House,’ he said, reprovingly. ‘I only wish I had one myself.’ A split second of silence – then the House of Commons rocked with laughter.....
Performance - Parton* * - Dolly giving the said performance? I can think of a couple of reasons why .....
Parton - Parabola ** ** something to do with curves What time do you leave tomorrow? No 2 son safely ensconced on Paxos
Morning Nick and PH Leaving the house at 10.30, flying at 14,00. Glad he’s reached Paxos safely Today’s theme is words that contain the random letters LAN Parabola - Plane* * - as in plane curve rather than my flight today!
Hi PH Seconded, have a great time Taff Angle - Plantagenets ** ** other royal house are/were (unfortunately) available