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THE Royal Society, at Trinity College, Cambridge, has sent a communication in connexion with the Central Register to the heads of scientific departments in universities, firms, etc., who supplied the Royal Society with lists of persons recommended for the Register. It is pointed out that the Central Register is now being used by the Ministry of Labour for filling vacancies. Some classes are being absorbed rapidly, others only slowly. To obviate hardship, particularly in the latter, it is proposed, in the Scientific Research Section, to make an urgency list of persons who are now unemployed, or whose present jobs are coming or likely to come to an end. This list will be given to the Ministry and, where possible, vacancies will be filled from it. The original lists of recommendations for inclusion on the Register are being returned with the request that names of those who should be placed on such an urgency list should be specially marked. The Royal Society is aware that many scientific people anxiously await information as to whether and when use will be, made of the offer of service implied in their registration. No general answer can be given. The absorption of scientific personnel is proceeding, but this is bound to take time, and there is no certainty that every volunteer can be used in his professional capacity. In view of future needs, many will be best advised to remain in their normal occupations for the present. It is permissible, however, to seek employment, with the defence services or otherwise, which is not inconsistent with the Schedule of Reserved Occupations. If doubt exists, the Ministry of Labour can consult the appropriate panel. If employment in national service is obtained otherwise than through the Central Register, the Ministry of Labour should be informed.
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The Central Register: Section for Scientific Research. Nature 144, 625 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1038/144625b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/144625b0