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).
The transfer of employees from Clan Foundry to Derby under the Essential Work Order, 1941.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\2\ scan0160 | |
| Date | 10th June 1941 | |
| T.F.F Please note John o h/v 1768 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c/o Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/NS.{Norman Scott} Noted HH AH HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/CEP.16/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}10.6.41. 1204. ESSENTIAL WORK (GENERAL PROVISIONS) ORDER, 1941. TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES. Referring to the above circular note issued by Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/NS.{Norman Scott} We have ascertained from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/NS.{Norman Scott} this instruction applies to employees transferred from Clan Foundry to Derby. We have had the following Clan Foundry men in our Department since 2nd June, and it is reasonable to believe they will be here for a period exceeding the 14 days stipulated in the above circular. Hunt, Check No.10920. Bowler, " " 10909. Mills, " " 10849. Towers, " " 10851. Booth, " " 10855 Carrington, " " 10919.- Doxy, " " 10920.- Will you please take the necessary action. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/CEP. | ||