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Census

Commons · Question 61971 · Tabled 23 Jun 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to make a formal decision on the methodology for the 2031 Census; and what steps he plans to take to hold stakeholder consultation prior to that decision.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 30 Jun 2025

The UK Statistics Authority published their recommendation on the next (2031) Census on 17 June. The recommendation outlines the consultation they undertook in order to reach their recommendation. The Government will publish their response in due course.