Scotland’s consultation on the main statistical outputs from the 2011 Census has begun. This consultation is an important part of the General Register Office for Scotland’s (GROS) preparations for the 2011 Census in Scotland. It provides an opportunity for users of census data to help shape the main statistical outputs for the 2011 Census and to comment on a range of related issues. It also enables us to give an update on the progress being made across a number of areas that bear on our plans for producing and disseminating the census results.

This consultation is intended to provide the basis for developing, over the course of 2010, an agreed set of final specifications of the main outputs from the 2011 Census that meet the needs of a majority of users and make the best use of data collected. It also seeks views from users on a number of issues relating to census outputs including:

• pre-defined tabular outputs
• comparisons of 2001 and 2011 census results
• data delivery formats
• outputs geography – including which intermediate geographies users need and what demand exists for workplace zone statistics
• timetable for release of 2011 Census results

Getting Involved
The consultation is open to everyone, including members of the public. The closing date for providing submissions to this consultation is Friday, 14^th May 2010.

To take part in Scotland’s 2011 Outputs Consultation please visit the GROS website http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/census/censushm2011/preparations/consultation-and-research/formal-consultations/spring-10-consultation.html where all the detailed consultation documentation and instructions on how to participate can be found.

Should you have any queries regarding Scotland’s outputs consultation please email:
Census.Consultation@gro-scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Kind regards
Census Outputs
General Register Office for Scotland
Scotland's Census - Shaping our future
http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk