Census

Lord Dholakia Excerpts

Monday 13th June 2011 Lords Chamber

[Lord Taylor of Holbeach]

This is done on the basis of postcodes. The measure is designed specifically to include those postcodes where information has been difficult to obtain and to ensure that the information returned is valid. I thank my noble friend for pointing this out: the actual households may or may not have completed a form in the first place. This measure is designed to ensure that the information that is available is correct.

[Lord Dholakia]

My Lords, the information in a census is required by law in this country. Does this survey have a penalty attached to it if one refuses to answer any questions?