Britain's Chief "Planner" Starts Work -- Sir Edwin Plowden arriving at his office in Whitehall. Sir Edwin Plowden, chosen by the Government as Britain's Chief "Pianner", took over his new appointment, after a three weeks delay due to illness. Sir Edwin Plowden, only 40 years old, will work in close co-operation with Mr. Herbert Morrison, and his ideas are expected to influence the lives of practically the whole of Britain's population. June 04, 1947.