Local Appeal Tribunal case file for Arthur Pilkington, aged 53, Stripper at [colliery not stated] Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 3 Brickyard, Stanley Common Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injury - hand Further information: Adjourned hearing from 22 February 1956 for medical evidence to be produced. Claimant had submitted: 'I wish to appeal against your decision to terminate my Special Hardship Allolwance […] I cannot do my job in safety as I cannot grip tools properly'. GP letter 'a permanent weakening of the grip of his left hand' Underneath GP's handwritten letter, note says 'Have deciffered'. 6 months Allowance agreed. 1956