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HANSARDEngineering Biology (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, a long time ago I had the privilege of being responsible for an engineering company that made the London taxi, and I had 1,000 employees at the age of 31. Quite a few of…28 Apr 2025HANSARDLong-duration Energy Storage (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, this is a very good report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, and I thank all our great staff, but I regret that I cannot be as complimentary about…09 Jan 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, in February 1987, nearly 38 years ago, I had the good fortune to be appointed chief executive of a public company at the age of 31. It was a terrifying prospect for me,…11 Dec 2024HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024My Lords, in 1961 Viv Nicholson won £152,319—the equivalent of about £4.3 million today. She, or rather her husband Keith, won it on the Littlewoods football pools. It was…11 Nov 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill24 Apr 2024 Bills sponsored (1)