Semi-naked trouser-ironers and the danger of a loosened belt: Paul Finch recalls the good old days

摘要

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland had kindly invited me to speak at its annual fellows' dinner, which took place in Glasgow last week. It came as a complete surprise to be made an honorary fellow myself- a real privilege. Another recipient was the veteran Labour politician Tarn Dalyell, Old Etonian scourge of Margaret Thatcher over the Belgrano affair, and the famous poser of the West Lothian question about the proper constitutional balance of responsibilities and powers between Scottish and English MPs, which has to yet to receive a satisfactory answer.