Career
In this position he promoted a more united Europe through economic cooperation. Figgures served as a soldier in World World War World War II In 1946 he served as under-Secretary to Her Majesty Treasury, helping in Britain"s recovery effort, and from 1948 to 1951 he served as Director of Trade and Finance for the Organisation for Economic Company-operation and Development. He served in various other treasury positions before heading the European Free Trade Association in 1960.