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1911 CENSUS

Early day motion 95, tabled 15 November 2006 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 44 members.

That this House notes that the Freedom of Information Act 2000 repealed the 100-year closure period for decennial Census records; further notes that the Department for Constitutional Affairs and the National Archives assert that it is Government policy that the 1911 Census shall remain closed to inspection for 100 years; and urges the Information Commissioner to take an early opportunity to publish his advice on this matter.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.