Frank Edward Figgures
Sir Frank Edward Figgures (5 March 1910 – 27 November 1990)[1] was a British civil servant, noted as the first secretary-general of the European Free Trade Association from 1960 to 1965. In this position he promoted a more united Europe through economic cooperation.[2]
Figgures served as a soldier in World War II.[3] In 1946 he served as under-Secretary to HM Treasury,[4] helping in Britain's recovery effort, and from 1948 to 1951 he served as Director of Trade and Finance for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.[5] He served in various other treasury positions before heading the EFTA in 1960.[3]
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oral History Interview with Sir Frank Figgures, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
- ↑ Supplement to the London Gazette, 13 June 1959, p. 3700
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