Census Act 1920
The Census Act 1920 is an Act of the Parliament of [the United Kingdom]. Providing for a census for Great Britain, on a date to be fixed by Order in Council, it remains the primary legislation for the provision of the UK census in England, Scotland, and Wales. A minimum of five years is required between censuses.
Parts of the Act
- Power to direct taking of census.
- Duty of Registrar-General to carry out census, and provision for expenses.
- Regulations with respect to proceedings for taking census.
- Preparation of reports and abstracts.
- Preparation of statistics in respect of periods between one census and another.
- Provision with respect to local census.
- Expenses of local authorities.
- Penalties.
- Application to Scotland.
- Short title and extent.
Schedule
The Schedule to the Act lists the 'Matters in respect of which particulars may be required'. They are:- Names, sex, age.
- Occupation, profession, trade or employment.
- Nationality, birthplace, race, language.
- Place of abode and character of dwelling.
- Condition as to marriage, relation to head of family, issue born in marriage.
- Any other matters with respect to which it is desirable to obtain statistical information with a view to ascertaining the social or civil condition of the population.