Seems strange that no one has bothered to provide the Telegraph link so that most of us can find out what it is all about.
http://www.telegraph....-childrens-songs.html
Someone asked who do we have to blame for all this PC nonsense, well regarding the 'Drunken Sailor' it appears it was the Government in 2009.
/// In 2009, a Government-funded song book changed the lyrics of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? to remove any reference to alcohol or punishment. ///
Regarding the funding it is a money well spent if it preserves some of our English heritage.
Perhaps they should also consider preserving some of the old children's playground games.