Social Justice Committee to discuss 2011 census

The Social Justice and Regeneration Committee of the National Assembly for Wales will discuss proposals for the 2011 census at its next meeting on Thursday 1 February 2007. Members will also discuss how housing services can meet the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people with representatives of Stonewall Cymru and receive an update on the Welsh Fire and Rescue Services Equality Schemes. In addition, Trading Standards Wales will give a presentation about Consumer Direct. Janice Gregory, Committee Chair said “As a result of the strength of feeling expressed in Wales on the matter of recording Welsh identity in the 2001 Census of Population, it was agreed that the National Assembly for Wales should have a more formal role in the future design of census forms. This opportunity to discuss the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) thinking on the 2011 Census therefore allows the Social Justice and Regeneration Committee to identify potential areas of concern and influence the ONS research and question development programme.” The meeting takes place in the Senedd from 9.30am until 12.00pm. Full details and an agenda To book a seat phone 0845 010 5500 or email assembly.bookings@wales.gsi.gov.uk Please let the booking office know of any special needs that you may have.