'This man is said to be a bad lot and very immoral. He is illegitimate. Married to a nice though feckless woman. PC thinks this man is all right. His children are bright. [Female informant] just a low lout, poaches. if he could do you a dirty he would. Has not worked for 8 months. House clean, not overcrowded. Dr - this man was in a depressive state last summer. Was out of work for a time. Has an illegitimate child. '

'This man, a roadman or tractor driver, is subnormal, does not hold jobs very well, broke his arm and has not worked since, is holding out for compensation.'

Relatives in survey: 22.28, 22.26, 22.27

'This man lives at home, works in the mill, used to be wild about the ladies, gets tight at times. Father was a shepherd, dead. Mother, over 50 had an illegitimate child before marriage. The whole family have a tendency to squint. They were all dull at school but are quite good workers. The are considered generally to be unsatisfactory.'

Relatives in survey: siblings 22.53, 22.50

'This girl has had both kinds of VD, had an illegitimate child which died, was formerly a maid.'

Relatives in survey: siblings 22.52, 22.50

'[Male informant] says this lad is not bright, stupid but nice. Now in the army, formerly labouring. Illegitimate.'

Relatives in survey: Mother 24.12, brother 24.11

'Mental defective? "There is a vacand look in his face" [male informant]. Worked in the quarry, now in the cleansing department. Nurse says he is a "yes boy". Minister confirms.'

Relatives in survey: Mother 24.12, brother 24.10

'[Male informant] says this man is a character, steals, should be included. He was an aicraft worker, now a labourer. Big simple soul.'

Relatives in survey: sons 24.16, 24.17, 24.18

'PC says this lad is a heavy drinker, in work on the housing scheme, has been in trouble with the police. Ex-navy. Nurse confirms - gets into bad company and drinks, but is a nice lad. [Male informant] confirms, all [the boys] are harum-scarum.'

Relatives in survey: father 24.15, siblings 24.17, 24.18

'This lad is mischievous, gets into trouble, drinks. Labourer.'

Relatives in survey: Father 24.15, siblings 24.16, 24.18

'Depression for the last 18 months, thinks neighbours are talking about her, that different events have a special meaning for her. Seen at OPC and admission to CRI advised. Incomer? did war work in [England]. Paternal uncle is afraid of meeting people - like pt. 3 rooms, officially overcrowded.'