How many people work on farms? 

Overs and out

Mark Nicholas, the new President of the MCC, suggested he would favour ending the annual Eton vs Harrow cricket match at Lord’s when its future is next reviewed in 2027. Which school is the better at cricket?

– The fixture has been running since 1805, 72 years before the first test match.

– Eton has won 60 matches, Harrow 57 and 68 have been a draw.

– Harrow are the current champions, having won the last two matches.

– The match used to attract crowds larger than some Test matches, with 38,000 spectators attending over two days in 1914.

– Eton has produced the most players who have gone on to play for England: 15, against 6 for Harrow

– However, Harrow has produced the two most recent England players, in Nick Compton and Gary Ballance.

Net benefits

Jeremy Hunt wants to dock the benefits of those who refuse job interviews. What were the most-claimed benefits in February?

State pension                                     12.