Foreign News: Tact

In the House of Commons, as Conservative member of North St. Pancras, London, is blind Captain Ian Frazer. His wife is his pilot and "parliamentary secretary"; but, according to the rules of the House, she cannot accompany him to those parts specifically reserved for members. Mr. Speaker Whitley came to the rescue. With great tact and courtesy, he issued last week to Mrs. Frazer a special permit enabling her to go anywhere, except on "the Floor of the House."

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