Hello!
Subscribers to ESOL-Research joined in the Census consultations when the
decision was being made about whether to include a question about
language and language use. Previously there has never been a question on
the census about language use (apart from Welsh), and we thought there
should be one. The summary of the consultation exercise regarding
language reads:
"Several different aspects of language information were identified. The
strongest requirement was for proficiency in spoken English to be
measured, followed by some indication of languages other than English
spoken, for example the preferred spoken language for communicating with
public authorities, the main language spoken at home, the mother tongue
or first language. Each of these was ranked 'very important' by more
than 70 per cent of respondents. Less than half (46 per cent) of
respondents who needed information on language thought that the 2007
Census Test question would provide the information they required. The
principal problem was the lack of space for recording languages other
than English and in particular that there was only space for one other
language on the census form."
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/consultations/eth-group-nat-ide
n/index.html
Here are details of the next round of presentations. I'm fairly sure the
content is now decided, probably based on how much space there is on the
form.
James
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From: Sue Marsh [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of SMC Team
Sent: 28 August 2008 11:35
Subject: 2011 Census Roadshows - November 2008
As you have expressed an interest in the Census in the past, and may
have attended previous Roadshows or Meetings, you may be interested to
know that planning and preparations for Census 2011 is continuing.
Building on the consultations carried out to date, a series of all-day
2011 Census Roadshows are planned for November this year. Details of
the roadshows, including planned venues and dates can be found at
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/consultations/roadshows/index.h
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