I WOULD just like to know how many people have suffered from the ill-mannered and forceful manner of Wirral's Census Collectors.

I will not say too much as I would not like the person involved to be upset, but a young lady I know was left in tears through the fright these people put her through.

They even had the audacity to mention that some people do not fill the census forms out because they are trying to hide the truth of who lives there - obviously meaning fraudulent claims for benefits.

Is it too much to ask that they should treat residents with respect and dignity? After all, the tax-payer is meant to be their employer.

MM by email.