Correspondence on a range of subjects origally held in files marked as 'Personal'. The correspondence mainly dates from 1980-1987. Includes correspondence relating to: Blunkett becoming Leader of Sheffield Council, May 1980; Blunkett reducing his teaching hours at Barnsley College for council duties and the impact on his tax and pension contributions, 1980-1986; change in the rules to allow guide dogs into the Strangers' Gallery at the House of Commons, 1984; correspondence with the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association regarding Blunkett's guide dog, Teddy, and the death of his retired guide dog, Ruby, 1984; Blunkett's selection as the prospective parliamentary candidate for Brightside constituency, including letters of congratulations, 1985-1986; his nomination to the NEC, 1984-1986; issues likely to encountered by Blunkett in the House of Commons 1985-1987; medical information regarding possible hereditary conditions in Blunkett's maternal family, 1985-1986; publication of 'Democracy in Crisis: the Town Halls Respond', by Blunkett and Keith Jackson, 1986-1987; and correspondence regarding to subscriptions to various publications, including talking books.