I was having a discussion with friends recently and mentioned that the UK was sixth in the world league table for manufacturing. Some expressed surprise at this. Like many people they think that Britain had ceased to be a manufacturing country. I sometimes think this is a southern middle class myth and yet there is…
Although I wasn’t involved in Lord Tyler’s question I found it a fascinating exchange and more than a little bit humorous at times! In the end we were rescued by one of the medical/scientific experts in the shape of Lord Winston – who you often see on television talking about children and health matters. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldhansrd/text/80521-0001.htm#08052171000007
