Introduction

NISRA launched an initial consultation that will form an integral part of the 2011 Census development process.  Users were invited to complete a questionnaire seeking views on the 2011 Census question content, and also covering issues such as the general provision of demographic statistics and the population base & statistical framework for the 2011 Census.  

The original 2011 Census Consultation Questionnaire can still be viewed by clicking on the 'Consultation Questionnaire' link below.

Information Paper

Consultation Questionnaire

ConsultationSummary Report

Summary Report

The results have been collated and summarised in a report which can be accessed via the 'Consultation Summary Report' link above.  Any comments which users may have on this Summary Report will be gratefully received by NISRA, and made publically available on this site at a later date. 

Information Days 

The responses to the consultation exercise were considered alongside those that emerged across the rest of the UK as a result of similar consultation exercises conducted by the Office for National Statistics and the General Register Office for Scotland . 

Proposals for the 2007 Census Test questionnaire emerged from this work and were presented publicly at three Census information days, which took place at the following venues:

The presentations given at these information days can be accessed below: - 

	2011 Data Collection, Operations & Support
	Topic & Question Development and User Consultation
	Topic Discussion Area 1 - Demography etc.
	Topic Discussion Area 2 - Qualifications & Labour Market
	Topic Discussion Area 3 - Health
	Topic Discussion Area 4 - Ethnicity, Identity, Religion & Language

2007 Census Test Questionnaire 

Following the consultation with users, as outlined above, and ongoing liaison between the UK Census Offices, NISRA has developed the test questionnaire that will be used in the 2007 Census test in Northern Ireland . 

	2007 Census Test Questionnaire
	2007 Census Test Questionnaire (no income version)

It should be noted that inclusion or exclusion of questions in the 2007 Census Test questionnaire does not mean that final decisions have been made in respect of the 2011 questionnaire. Such decisions will ultimately be decided through the legislative process, probably around 2010.  Prior to that, proposals for the content of the 2011 questionnaire and arrangements for the 2011 Census more generally will be brought forward in a White Paper currently planned for Autumn 2008.  

The 2007 Census Test, scheduled for 13 May 2007, will take place in five areas (see map below) selected on the basis of their different socio-economic characteristics and their difficulty of enumeration. It will include

• an operational test of different enumeration methodologies and systems being designed to ensure a successful field operation in 2011; and

• an examination of the impact of new questions (e.g. income) and the design of the census forms.

                                                Figure 1: 2007 Census Test Areas

        For any further information, please contact:-

Census Office  

2nd Floor

McAuley House

2-14 Castle Street

Belfast

BT1 1SA

Telephone: 028 9034 8160

Fax:  028 9034 8161

Email: census.nisra@dfpni.gov.uk

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