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).
Outlining the procedure and restrictions for employee applications for supplementary petrol rations during an emergency.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\1\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 2nd July 1940 | |
| 1282 Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 6/DE.2.7.40. Applications for Supplementary Petrol. Due to the present emergency the Ministry of Mines has informed us that supplementary petrol rations must be severely reduced. In view of this, certificates will not be granted to people living within 2 1/2 miles of their work or close to a 'bus route. Applications to the Petroleum Officer should now only be made for petrol for the purpose of travelling to and from work. The petroleum office has requested that all such applications be accompanied by a certificate from the Management. A certificate is obtained in the following manner. Application form R.M.S.1. should be completed with the desired monthly mileage inserted in pencil. The form should then be sent to the head of the applicant's department, viz., Works. Sft. {Mr Swift} TS. JHD. HPS. {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} RJB. WRP. Staff. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Ve. Dor. {Mr Dorey} EMJ. Lr. {Mr Ellor} Wd. {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} Hd. {Mr Hayward / Mr Huddy} Hl. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} D. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} The forms will then be checked, and those considered absolutely essential, sent to Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} , who will issue the necessary certificates. In filling in the applications it should be noted that:- 1. The form should be sent in at least 2 weeks before the commencement of the rationing period. 2. The reference number on the bottom of page 6 of the Registration book and period for which petrol is required should be stated (e.g. August and September.) 3. Lunch time travelling should not be included. 4. Mileage should not be claimed when other means of transport are available. 5. Place of employment should be stated on application form (i.e.g. Belper, Hucknall.) Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||