Talking of Mr Gove, he must have been miffed that news of his spat over-shadowed the announcement that he intended to eradicate illiteracy and innumeracy, and would enshrine this in law.
Sometimes the truth is so absurd that a parody is impossible. He is right. We have all been far too lax in allowing an outbreak of illiteracy of innumeracy. Shame on us.
It is the second idea that is manifestly absurd. Who will be punished if illiteracy still exists? Mr Gove? The illiterate individual? The teachers? Or will it be the parents who he also intends to punish if their children 'do not make sure their children turn up for class ready to learn'.
