From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Appeal for labour dilution to replace skilled men with female workers to support the national effort.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\2\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 31th May 1941 | |
| ALL OFFICIALS, CHIEFS, SUPERINTENDENTS & FOREMEN. [Handwritten top left]: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [Handwritten top centre]: 12OH [Handwritten top centre signature]: RSH/FFP [Handwritten top right]: Noted Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} / TFF Ref: Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 31.5.41. DILUTION. I appeal to all concerned to dilute to the maximum, so that increased production effort can be given without the necessity of additional skilled labour. Further if possible, to make available the transfer of skilled men to help the national effort in other directions. The main consideration should be:- Can these operations or processes etc., be carried out by female dilution. This should apply to all Depts. including:- Machining. Fitting. Inspecting. Foundries. Semi-skilled processes. Labouring. Washing. Clerical work. Truck Driving, etc. Will all superintendents, please investigate with their foremen and supervisors in each Dept., the possibilities of further dilution. Their recommendations should be filled in as per specimen form H.III. attached, supplies of which can be obtained by application to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GB. E.W. HIVES. DIRECTOR & GENERAL WORKS MANAGER. | ||