Hi Trevor.
I think we might all be considered either pedantic or 'thorough' on this forum (I prefer 'thorough'!) and it's interesting to get different viewpoints on the clues & answers, although, as Terry says, we probably shouldn't worry too much about the Daily Mail. As you say, if the original clue had had a question mark, that would have been good.
Off to make (and eat) the pancakes now ...
Best wishes ... JimC.