Written questions

Population

Lords · Question HL1519 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the latest estimate of population growth over the most recent five year period in (1) England, (2) Wales, (3) Scotland and (4) Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, 9 Jul 2026

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. Please see the letter attached from the Permanent Secretary for the Office for National Statistics. The Rt Hon. the Lord WigleyHouse of LordsLondonSW1A 0PW 6 July 2026 Dear Lo...