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Local Appeal Tribunal case file for James Hartropp, aged 68, Conveyor Belt Attendant...

Catalogue reference: D1920/2/1/2/23

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D1920/2/1/2/23
Title
Local Appeal Tribunal case file for James Hartropp, aged 68, Conveyor Belt Attendant and odd worker at Shipley
Date
1953
Description

Date of birth:
Marital status: Married
Address: 24 Needham Street, Codnor
Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance
Type of injury: Fractured ankle
Further information: According to a letter from Mr Hartropp dated 18th May 1953, his 'book was terminated' on 1st April 1953; he had been receiving Special Hardship Allowance after an accident on 1st January 1951. He was offered a gratuity but 'preferred a life pension which was agreed to.' The Compensation Agent made enquiries to the Ministry and 'the position is that they have been waiting for a reply from the National Coal Board area Office with regard to...wages.' A cheque for £4 6s was received by Mr Hartropp according to a letter dated 23rd May 1953, in which he also requests an interview with the agent. The reply offers an appointment, but states that Mr Hartropp appears to 'have got a little bit mixed up.' There is a detailed breakdown of wages for the end of 1950 (averaging £7 1s 5d). appears that a final payment was made in August 1953. Old occupation: timberer and back ripper. Accident 01/01/1951 in Shipley No. 1. Insurance officer notes: 'erratic attendance, thought by employer to be due to his advancing years'

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Derbyshire Record Office
Creator(s)
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
Physical description
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Record URL
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Local Appeal Tribunal case file for James Hartropp, aged 68, Conveyor Belt Attendant and odd worker at Shipley