He served on the Royal Commission on Population , in 1944 -- 1949 .
In 1937 , he was appointed to succeed Sir William Beveridge as Director of the London School of Economics , and held that post until his retirement in 1955 .
Director served on the Royal Commission on Population , in 1944 -- 1949 .
In 1937 , he was appointed to succeed Sir William Beveridge as Director of the London School of Economics , and held that post until his retirement in 1955 .