Background
DURBIN, Evan Frank Mottram was born in 1906 in England.
DURBIN, Evan Frank Mottram was born in 1906 in England.
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy, Political andEcon.) University Oxford.
Coming to economics from the natural sciences, he brought to it a formidable logical ability. His perception of the need for state planning led him into Labour politics, as did the ethical values of his non-conformist family background. He favoured a devolved and responsive planning system, but just when his elevation to ministerial rank made it possible to realise his views, he was killed in a swimming accident.
Lector, New College, Oxford.
Lector, London School of Economies and Political Science, London, United Kingdom, Civil Servant, World World War World War II Member of Parliament (Labour), 1945-1948.
Parliamentary Secretary, United Kingdom Ministry of Works,
1947-1948.