Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Albert Meakin, aged 53, Packer at Woodside Date of birth: Marital status: Not given Address: 39 Peveril Street, Ilkeston Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injury - ankle and foot Further information: Medical Board 13 June 1955 declared claimant fit for his regular occupation. NUM representative Mr Kane submitted: 'Has tried packing without success. Asked to go back to coal face - told it is dangerous. Colliery management do not consider he is fit to do face work'. no new medical evidence submitted 1955