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Papers and correspondence relating to the family planning inquiry, 15 Dec 1966 - 23 Oct 1970. Includes an undated typescript by C.M. Langford, 'The Use of Contraception in Britain', c.1968, an application to the Nuffield Foundation for funding, c.1966, and blank questionnaires related to the study.

Also includes an instructions and notes pamphlet, and blank questionnaires from earlier fertility inquiry, c.1939.

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