Reader Harris was born in Fulham,Births England and Wales 1837–1915 the son of Richard Reader Harris and Elsie (née Tagen). He was Chairman of Rolls Razor, which made washing machines. In July 1964 the company went bankrupt, and a subsequent investigation revealed irregularities in the company's accounts. In 1969, Harris was charged with carrying on company business with intent to defraud the company's creditors, falsifying the balance sheet, and deceiving investors as to the company's financial state."Seven men excused at MP's trial", The Times, 8 April 1970, p. 2.
