§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many of the persons who refused to complete their census return forms in the 1981 census 166W were prosecuted for failure to complete such forms; what percentage this is of the total who did not comply with the legal requirements; what were the sentences passed; and in how many remaining cases legal proceedings are in progress;
(2) how many persons in Northern Ireland refused to complete their census returns at the 1981 census;
(3) how many persons in each council area in Northern Ireland refused to complete their census forms in the 1981 census.
§ Mr. John PattenI shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.