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James Moncur

Final reminder for Dundee households to complete census

This is the last call to householders across Dundee to fulfil their legal responsibility and fill in their census.

National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirms the close down of their public awareness campaign and census collection field teams will take place from today.

Paul Lowe, chief executive of National Records of Scotland, said: “It was great last week to cross the 85 per cent response rate nationally - a major milestone in the census - and to see 25 local authorities exceeding their local target of 85 per cent.

"I want to say a huge thank you to each and every household across the country who has done their bit.

“Tuesday is the last chance for households to complete and submit their census.

"My message to those who have yet to complete is: don’t miss out. Don’t regret not taking part.

"Big decisions about our local communities and our nation as a whole are based on census data.

"Everyone’s circumstances need to be captured to ensure the best decisions are taken, so please complete now.”

The 2022 census asks questions on a range of topics, including the types of accommodation people stay in, household relationships, age, sex, health and employment status.

New questions for the 2022 census include use of British Sign Language (BSL), passports held, previous armed forces history and new voluntary questions on sexual orientation and trans status.

The census has faced problems with delays and low uptake (Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser)

After today, census field teams will disband and its community and public awareness campaign will cease.

Small numbers of returns delayed for legitimate reasons will still count if returned in the days immediately after May 31.

From Wednesday National Records of Scotland will move into the next phase of the census, known as the census coverage survey.

This survey is a critical part of modern censuses and was used in 2001 and 2011 in Scotland.

It supports the census and ensures a comprehensive and accurate picture of the response rates across the country has been recorded.

The census can be filled in online here or on paper.

Paper forms can still be ordered via the website or by calling their helpline on 0800 030 8308 and will still be accepted after today.

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