So now + John Bercow is a kill-joy? Who in their right mind would try to destroy the Westminster Booze Culture? Is the country really run by a bunch of drunks?
Let's just think about this. For years many of Parliament's members have made their decisions after full debate and several trips to the Commons bar. Television broadcasts of goings on in the Chamber show how responsibly, with what level of business propriety, and in what numbers, such debates are conducted.
Who will dare say that more sober considerations would have produced more sensible decisions? This esteemed crowd, many allegedly a bunch of heavy drinkers, have been doing their level best; walking the white line with a degree of practised caution. But then seriously, haven't you ever wondered if just a couple of drinks might be sufficient to help them say what they really think? Or maybe a couple of drinks is all it takes to get them whipped into shape? Remember these guys are there because we elected them !
On a deadly serious level, one too many, and things quickly go tits-up. Let's hope those fellows with a bit of a problem use public transport for the trip home - even if we pay for it.
Ban drinking at work for MP's? Make up your own mind. Maybe look at Parliamentary performance over the last few decades; reach your own conclusions.
As for John Bercow, bless him, let's assume he's suggesting something he actually believes. I find it hard to warm to the man, but on this occasion, I agree with his efforts. Unless, of course, it's just an Aunt Sally?
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