Written question asked by Andrew Bennett (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 November 2001. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 November 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what arrangements are being made for the general public to view 1901 Census information. - Includes ref to www.census.pro.gov.uk.

Answer: Andrew Bennett: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what arrangements are being made for the general public to view 1901 Census information. [12379] Ms Rosie Winterton: The general public will be able to view the 1901 census in two ways. First, online over the internet at www.census.pro.gov.uk. This innovation will greatly increase ease of access and is expected to attract a wider range of users. Secondly, as with earlier census records, it will be available on microfiche at local record offices and libraries and a full set of fiche for England and Wales will be available at the Public Record Office at Kew.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12379; 374 c327-8W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Access Disclosure of information Census Internet Public records Microforms
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk