HC Deb 24 May 1971 vol 818 c43W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement on the leaving of a sack of Census forms on the doorstep of a house in London; how and why the terms of confidentiality of the Census forms was thus broken; and what disciplinary action has been or will be taken against those responsible.

Sir K. Joseph

After a full investigation of the case referred to, I am satisfied that the action of the enumerator concerned was grossly irresponsible. In all the circumstances, however, I have decided that to prosecute him would not be altogether appropriate.