Local Appeal Tribunal case file for John William Hallam, aged 60, Packer at Woodside Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 10 Church Drive, Ilkeston Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injuries - back and neck Further information: For December 1959 Special Hardship Allowance Local Appeal 'Been in pit 40 years, excluding Army Service' (favourable to Hallam). Aggravation of pre-existing osteo-arthritis noted and NUM representative used a Commissioner's previous decision in a similar case to make the point that despite the presence of this condition, Hallam had been able to do his job up to the time of the accident. Hallam wrote a letter of thanks to Messrs Parkin and Barlow at the NUM and in reply: 'It is encouraging to know that you appreciate the services of this department. We are always pleased when we are able to satisfy our members'. 1961