"Not very good, in the lowest class she can be in."

Relatives in survey: 2.68, 2.66

"Dull little boy."

Relatives in survey: 2.67, 2.66

"This child is dull and neglected - nurse."

Relatives in survey: Cousin 26.14; mother 26.12

"This woman has had two illegitimate children to the same man. Her parents try to prevent him from seeing her but he is very faithful to her and always tries to see her. Father a railway worker, mother died in childbirth. Sister has been treated for VD. Dr thinks this girl and her sister are both dull, father is facile. Home clean."

"This woman has had at least three illegitimate children. She does daily domestic or farm work. She and her children are considered a bad lot - some of her children already have their own illegitimates. Housing: 3 rooms for 7 or more (including a lodger). Fairly clean, no quarrelling, no alcoholism."

Relatives in survey: 27.10

"Admitted to CR - rate-aieded, diagnosis - feebleminded since birth (?low grade). mental age 7-8 years. Mother had an epileptic brother, father died ten years ago. Brother, epileptic idiot, died at the age of 14. Good home. Father used to be a weaver. Patient had become truculent and aggressive in the last 4 months. Dr confirms - died of cerebral thrombosis."

Relatives in survey: cousin 28.1

"This girl is not fit to work, not very bright. Dr says this girl is very poor, definitely defective. Can't work. Labour Exchange confirms that this girl has never been able to work, is delicate."

Relatives in survey: Father 28.9, mother 28.10, sister 28.7

"Mentally slow, a mill worker but only for 3 days a week. Steady worker when there is work for him. No PA - only medical relief for spectacles."

Relatives in survey: wife 28.10, children 28.8, 28.7