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When Backbenchers play at being Prime Minister


THE speech which the Queen makes on opening a new Parliament at­ tempts the almost impos­


sible task of setting out the Government’s inten­ tions for the next year.


I m p o s s i b l e because Government


a c t i v i t y


takes many forms, for in­ stance, at two extremes, negotiating within the two sets of disarmament and security conferences in Europe and introduc­ ing legislation on road safety, traffic control and rural road transport in the House of Commons.


Also making' the task more difficult is what hap­


pens in tlie world outside this island. Talking about the domestic situation only. Harold Wilson coined the phrase about a week being a long time in politics — the argument has much more force when applied to a year of relations with foreign states. Who. 12 months ago, would have predicted the Watergate affair or a war in the Middle East?


However, for six days, the House of Commons


Viewpoint


selves looking for what might be called clues as to general intent.


HELP Welcome, therefore, to WALDER


examines and probes the Queen's Speech as if we


controlled completely our own destinies. Inevitably the debate is a hotch-potch as MPs of all parties either criticise what has been in­ cluded or complain about what liar, been excluded. Often their choice of sub­ jects raises the eyebrows of their colleagues, as for in­ stance when Clement Freud, tlie new Liberal MP for Ely, chose to talk about the shortage of labour in the hotel industry in his maiden speech.


SIDES


week every backbencher can play at being his own sort of "Prime Minister. The day allotted to the


Still, for good or ill. for a


discussion of foreign affairs inevitably found MPs of all parties, perhaps unfor­ tunately, taking sides in the Arab-Is’raeli war when ail the Queen had said was "My Government will con­ tinue to work for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," with which sentiment I would presume no one would disagree. However, as well as being


your own Prime Minister you cun also have a go at bein<r Foreign Secretary as well." Perhaps later on my col­


leagues will come down to earth a little when they consider the actual legisla­ tion which tlie Govern­ ment proposes to introduce in tins Parliament. Underlying much of it. of


course, will be the central political issue of the day, the Government's fight to counter inflation. For in­ stance. the review of retire­ ment and public service pen­


sions and tlie additional help to be given to the voluntary housing move­ ment. It" is the Opposition's job to oppose, but it was, I think, interesting to notice that the Labour Party found little to criticise in principle in many of the Government measures to come, the reform of com­ pany law. better provision for the health and safety of people at work and the con­ trol of environmental pollu­ tion, for instance.


NO CRITICISM


sides of the Commons will bo tlie setting up of machinery for investigating complaints of maladminis­ tration in local Govern­ ment.. We already have tlie Parliamentary Commis­ sioner who takes up com­ plaints against central Government and recently he has extended his sphere of activities into the whole field of the Health Service.


Also acceptable to both


councillors or tlieir officials to propose that a similar eve should look at their activities and decisions.


It is no criticism of either Tlie measure will be cer­


tainly welcomed by the pub­ lic and. if I may say so. by MPs who so frequently find themselves, unwillingly, ex­ amining decisions over which they have no control and about which tliev can­ not possess the full back­ ground knowledge.


Speech, by its very nature, cannot contain a prediction of every piece of legislation I hat a Government may find necessary to introduce in the coming year, so naturally MPs find them­


Of course the Queen's


MPs like myself, with con­ siderable numbers of their constituents d ep en d en t directly or indirectly upon agriculture for their liveli­ hood, was the sentence "My Ministers will continue to take action to ensure an efficient and soundly-based agricultural industry.” Perhaps one of the most far-reaching measures pro­


posed is in the new Local Government Bill which


settles the new rate support grant system. In fact, the financial help given by cen­ tral Government to local authorities. For instance, the new rate rebate scheme is to be at tlie rate of 90 per cent and a new specific grant introduced in respect of mandatory awards and grants to students also at


the rate of 90 per cent. However, such being Par­ liament, the media, and I


am afraid MPs, I will make a prediction. The two measures about which we will hear most in the next year are Home Office bills. The first is to remove un­ fair discrimination on the grounds of sex in employ­ ment, and the second is de­ signed to strengthen the laws against indecent public advertisements and displays. Now, both of these are,


in my view, necessary. How­ ever, both are crammed full of possible arguments, some sensible, others less so, which will occupy two Standing Committees in the House of Commons for a very long time.


ARGUMENTS


Feminists, and if I may coin the word, mascuiinists,


will dispute hotly on a woman's place in the world, ns if either bad special knowledge on the subject. With regard to indecency


. j. 7-// emiit is seen xoitiv Mr R, Rtnie/ford, Mr E. T, Morgan, Mr £,. Kiiui qjki ii,


3 Gisbur


5hc Gisburn W1 scoring the highest competitions has i for toe third year sion by Mrs J. Dib| points. Her mother,


\nnual meetin The Hindley tr


Clarkson, was with 29 points. Ti| and prizes were at the annual m the Festival Hall b C. Lupton, of Wa a voluntary count.)


ser.


was re-elected. O cials are Mrs W. and Mrs J. Di’r. presidents). Mrs J


land (secretary'. Newlove (assistar,


tary), Mrs J. (treasurer), Mrs E


It’s spectators that count says ex-Lancs CC skipper


THE game of cricket should be played for the benefit of the spectators, and professionals had at last realised this, Mr Jack Bond, the former captain o f the Lancashire county side, told members of Glitheroe Probus Club.


Cricket had always been


a game to be discussed and in liis opinion it was also one that ought to be kept simple. He read it as a situation game and if there were talented players in a


side—and they did their job properly—a captain knew how to master each situa­ tion as it arose.


FEW CHARACTERS


the emphasis is sensibly on public display which can offend. Nevertheless, there will be lengthy arguments between prudery 3nd per­ missiveness. At the end of her speech,


the Queen traditionally prays for both Lords and Commons, perhaps this year she should have singled out for special attention her Home Office ministers.


life, not a means to an end, and in the past there had never been much money- in it. There was more money in the game today, how­ ever. and a cricketer's life was perhaps a little more secure because more thought and care was given by com­ mittees. coaches and cap­ tains.


Cricket was also a way of At one time he would


| never have recommended si youngster to take up the


CHRISTMAS GIFTS IN DEMAND AT ST JAMES'S AUTUMN FAIR


came professionally straight from school. " I would have


said he should first go "0 college or take up an ap­


prenticeship. Today, if you have tlie talent, you can make your way more securely than in the past.”


Mr Bond described cricket


as a game of character and one that brought out the character of the players, but today there were fewev characters as such.


fewer in number tins did not prevent Mr Bond from flavouring his narrative with humorous anecdotes con­ cerning himself, Freddie Trueman. Clive Lloyd, Farouk Engineer, David Hughes and Peter Lever.


But even If characters are


Asked about the impact of overseas players, he said


that they had helped to im­ prove standards and provide


more entertainment for the


spectators. The Lancashire League


had brought in overseas players but he considered that this had been of some detriment to producing young cricketers for the


county side. Lads of 17 to 19 had had


to face them on not very good wickets and he would not have allowed a s°n of his to play against them. Admittedly, pccpie wanted


a winning side and gates went up but the Yorkshne Tstem of not having over­


Taught to make


jewellery MEMBERS of Trinity Modern Wives found them­ selves making jewellery at their recent meeting. Step bv step they followed the in­ structions of their speaker, Mrs Hargreaves, who also demonstrated work with cop­


per. Although attendance was


poor for this meeting, those who were there thoroughly


enjoved putting their artistic talents to the test. Mrs A. Dickinson gave the vote of thanks. A musical evening was ar­


ranged for a previous meet­ ing bv Mrs K. Stansfleld and Mr J. Wrigley, when the speaker was unable to be


present. Next week Mr D. Bowker


is to bring a film for educa­ tion and pleasure and the following week, Mr Sharpies, of Blackburn,, will speak about Lancashire dialect.


BLACKBURN Rural Coun­


cil has refused a town planning application for six detached houses on land off Bushburn Drive, Langho.


THE popular autumn fair at St James's Church on Satur­ day raised £815. an increase of £74 on last year.


The money is basically for


church funds and main­ tenance of the school and


major projects in the work of the church.


All sections of the church


have worked hard during tlie year to produce an abun­


dance of attractive gifts for the various stalls, but none harder than ladies’ working parly.


A team of 15 to 20 mem­


bers spent their spare time during the year embroider­


ing. sewing and putting to­ gether the many gifts for sale on their stall. They alone were responsible for making between £300 and


£400. The bright and colourful


stalls did a brisk trade and customers took advantage


of the opportunity to buy gifts suitable for Christmas. The event was opened by


the Archdeacon of Black­ burn, the Very Rev. Canon C. W. D. Carroll, who was present with his wife. Canon Carroll was the director of religious education until re­ cently, and his appearance gave the church the oppor­ tunity to express its grati­ tude for his help generally. The Rector of St James's,


the Rev. K. Broadhurst, pre­ sided and a vote of thanks to the Archdeacon and Mrs


Carroll was given by Mr John Barratt, deputy head­ master at St James’s. Button­ holes were presented by


i Susan George, a member of '• the infant Sunday school. More than 500 people visi­ ted the fair and several came


just for the refreshments, which are notably excellent. Provided by the Women’s


Fellowship they included sandwiches, sausage rolls, home-made cakes and jelly and cream.


various organisations and in­ cluded the junior Sunday school (sweets, chocolates and fancy goods); ladies’ work party (home-made gilts, towels and linen, etc); infants' department (toys and fancy goods); beginners’ department (fruit); Den and Pathfinders (fancy goods), and Brownies (handker­ chiefs and sweets). There was also a men's


Stalls were manned by the


hardware stall, a plant stall and five pence surprise par­ cels. in our picture members of


tlie Pathfinders group offer I seme of the attractive soaps j and talc on their stall.


; Gift


TWO teak seats have been given to Clltheroe Parish Church by the Townsend Fellowship, in memory ol member Miss Nellie Shel­ don, who died recently. The seats will be placed on the south side of the church.


NEARLY 200 forms required for the preparation of next veal's Register of Electors lire still outstanding in Clltheroe Borough. The forms, distributed to house­ holders in September, should be returned to the Borough Treasurer’s office in Church Street as soon as possible.


WHALLEY Church Players’ latest production, the Derek


Benfleld farce “ Running Riot" opens to tlie public to­ night.


After a lnst-minute cost


change, in which producer Mrs Dorothy Duckworth took over an important role, everything went fairly smoothly at the dress re­


hearsal at the weekend, ac­


cording to publicity manager Mrs Muriel Duckett. The play takes place In Calder- stones Htspital theatre, and a special performance was given for patients on Tues­


7-45 p.m. Admission is 30p (20p for students and pen­ sioners) and special buses lenve Whalley bus station at 7-25 pan.


day. Tickets hnve sold well lor


tlie two public performances —tonight and Saturday at


Pictured at rehearsals are Ron Bishop and Gay Oox


(seated), and behind them, from left, Mary Jackson, Martyn Butler, Phil Picker­ ing and Pat Alblas.


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seas professionals was pre­ ferable because it was better f o r encouraging youngsters. On the subject of one-day


matches, he said there had been a need to revive interest in cricket. But these were not slogging matches as some people thought; proper shots had to be played. "Our game," he added, "is


the three-day game and if you produce a three-day man he will be able to adapt to the one-dav game, but the man who is equipped to play


for one day cannot scant t» three days.’1


Of his own future w Lancashire he did not co


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nient other than to ssV fe possible move to t;enj


Bridge would be discussed at tlie next meeting o' the county committee. "


Mr Bond was thanked ir Probus Club president M


Emrvs T. Morgan. Tlie next meeting of the


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club is a week tomorrow, to ■which members' wives an


invited to hear the Protost of Blackburn, the V«v Rev. Lawrence Jackson.


oramme secretary) T. H. KaJ’ley (out | tary). Committee are Mrs J. Dinsdai Emmott, Mrs J.


Mrs R. Lancaster J H. Waddington. The monthly 1<


read and notice v regarding nomin.r


the executive comn: consultative counc LFWI, which will ing its annual ml Preston Guildhall f ruary. A one-da;[ with practical tuiti) curing is to be Broughton in Jan I Gisburn is aga:|


with Bolton-byf which will be next year's delega’.| annual meeting i: Members were


obtain entry fonnsl morrow's heirlooms [ secretary as soon a I and were also renl the handicraft guiif Lancaster. It was donate £5 in ansv| appeal bv the Sclerosis Society, reported on th'| "itinnal evening F ■‘•=ton.


ustions Members agreed


conation towards I rents for the (| 1 tyre. They were ta bring their giftl ■


t on to the Deceml ; "i. It was annouil 1 c newly-formed F


“ hristmas hamper f


. ownics would hi v ; corner at the 1 fid a stall or brrl trip with the formq ou p. Questions on e: e requested


OSNABRUCK in Germany will be the home of Miss Margaret Elizabeth Ragnall and Mr Peter Michael Sefton who were married at St Nicholas's Church, Sabden, on Saturday. The bridegroom, a cor­


SEFTON — RAGNALL Jovce Riley, ana m


atron.- of


poral with the 1st Battalion of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment stationed in Osna- bruck, is the son of Mrs C. Sefton, of Littlemoor Close, Sabden, an'd the late Mr W.


Sefton. The daughter of Mr and


Mrs W. Ragnall, of Padiham Road. Sabden, the bride is a bookbinder at Birtwell and Co., printers, in the village. The bride, given away by


her father, wore a gown of satin grosgrain trimmed with Swiss guipure lace and with sleeves inset with crystal nylon. Her full- length veil was held in place by a floral headdress, and she carried a bouquet of gold tea roses and white


freesia. Bridesmaid was Mi s s


honour were Mis SA-a Aspin. the bride's conn, and .Mrs Virginia CajsnS. They wove full • 1°!* dresses of jade greet broidered Crimplene, matching pillbox bead dresses and bines psJ-' shoes, and carried fl®2’ ders of mixed white Sotf-- The small attendant «-


Miss Lisa Chapman, w bridegroom's niece. _ » wore a ion? dress o, K green embroiderer. Ljjb lene with a whi.e ' ’ She wore black Pa®- and earned a


mixed white IRme.s. Best man was » » I


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Nelson. Groomsa® Aspm Z '. here «:e *


man. ana


Richard Capsttck ana - Dennis Marsh. The Rev.


officiated, ana


was held at th e™ York Hotel. Gnttiwm..


Photo; Ken Padiham. . y,


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ing on January 3rf agreed to adve;[ meeting in order the general pull make it a succesf| sion. ft was proposed


■'ccember meetirl here will be pre;| Radio Blackburn vogramme they n:|


Mrs T. Bril pre:


flowering plant to of Grindleton. for I the accounts and t<[ to make the auc| next year. Retiring treasurel


Avion and retiring [ Mrs M. Hudson ” reports, and n 1 thanked the variil mittees for their he| the year. Mrs Lupton gal


helpful advice onf the \VI, introducl ideas and ideals il "The \VI in tlie 70s [ do we go from her! Mrs Lupton was!


by Mrs J. Ellison rented with a boil


The competition f(| able gift for a


fudged by Mrs Lu:| won by" Mrs D| Clarkson. Mrs J. Mrs J. Ellison and I


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Ladies — Mrs <1 Mrs Bailev, Mrs Gents — W. Smith | worth, E. Eccles. Competition: A.


Sarah Seed. M. and L. Harrison.


Plot night fu After watching


on Bolton-by-Bo' lage green on


bight, members Young Fanners’ joyed a hot pot m the village ha Their last mei the form of a


members divided teams. Question from farming, general knowledi latest pop tunes.


Langhj


In service Before thei


members of St Mothers' Union Holy Communion ted by the Rev. P. den.


Eater, in the sc


were addressed b M. CaiTutliers. w with her husband moriy in service t Cortland. She wa by Mrs E. Benthc interesting and hearted talk.


Autumn club A Jumble sale I


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ganised by the Autumn Club, raisel club funds.


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