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Almost 90 per cent of Moray households have completed Scotland's census


By Jonathan Clark

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NEW figures have shown that almost 90 per cent of people in Moray have completed Scotland's census.

Figures published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that 87 per cent of households in the Forres area have completed the census, with 86 per cent in Keith and Buckie and 84 per cent in Elgin having done so.

National Records of Scotland is appealing to people in Moray who are yet to fill the census out to make sure their voices are heard before the end of May.

Householders across Scotland have a legal responsibility to fill in the census by the end of the month. Failure to do so could result in prosecution and a fine of up to £1000.

Paul Lowe, NRS Chief Executive, said: “Thank you to the 2.1 million households across the country who have already filled in their census.

"By doing so they have helped to shape important services in their community.

“For those who have yet to complete the census, I would urge you to act now.

"The census is an important way of understanding how the population and its needs are changing over time.

"We are counting on people across Scotland to fill in their census so we have a full understanding of who lives in Scotland and what they need.”

Help and support is available to those who have yet to complete the census at www.census.gov.scot or via the free helpline 0800 030 8308. Paper forms are also still available on request for those who need them.

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.


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