Latest Dundee census figures reveal just over 80% of forms completed

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Dundee has achieved a below average return rate for census forms as the information gathering effort enters its final week. The city achieved a return rate of just 80.8% the National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed.

Two of Scotland’s 32 local authority areas achieved a 90% completion rate with more than half over 85%. The national completion rate stands at 2,210,265 households, with more than four in every five households having completed across 30 areas.Aberdeenshire and the Western Isles have both now exceeded 90% and a total of 19 council areas have reached 85%.Census returns must be submitted by the end of May; failure to do so could result in prosecution and a fine of up to £1000.Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture said: “Thousands of households are continuing to submit their returns before the deadline.DundeeLive brings you the latest headlines from Dundee and beyond.But did you know you all the ways you can stay informed with us?You can get our top stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily news updates.

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