7. Do not stamp the envelope; it will come post free.
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8. Give a line to each individual in the household from the oldest to the youngest. In the summary table include as earners any who earn even a few shillings. In case short time or only a few hours were worked this should be stated under "Observations."
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9. Get the quantity and cost of the items consumed in the week. In most cases it will be accurate enough to state purchases during the week, but where there has been an unusually large purchase of food, etc., to last more than one week (or an unusually small purchase owing to a large quantity being in hand at the beginning of the week) give the quantity and cost of the week's consumption. You are, however, definitely instructed to state the purchases during the week of such articles as "clothing, boots and shoes," "crockery, hardware," etc., and of all such goods which are intended to last more than one week. If any article (e.g., a suit of clothes, etc.) is purchased on an easy payment system give the total cost—not the amount of the instalment. It is anticipated that a small number of budgets will contain abnormally large figures for "clothing, boots and shoes," etc., and in such cases particulars should be given under the "Observations."
Loads, creels, etc., of turf should be converted to the equivalent weight.
Rent.—The figure required is to include rates. If the household owns the house, this should be stated and the equivalent rent (including rates) should be given. If the household do not occupy a whole house, this should be stated.
10. You will observe that the week's expenditure will not necessarily be the same as the week's income.
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