Hereditary Hons

One of my correspondents has noticed something very strange about whoever is in charge of his local council’s council tax department.
    They always insist on adding BA Hons. to their sign-off in letters.
    Mine and earlier generation were always told that you don’t include a first degree in your letters unless you have something much more important to put in front of it, like a doctorate or even a master’s degree at a pinch.
    The need to pump yourself up clearly trumps etiquette where local government is concerned.