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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/5/45
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for Arthur Pilkington, aged 53, Stripper at [colliery not stated]
Date1956
DescriptionDate 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.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
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