asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he received from people or groups opposing the inclusion of questions on ethnic minorities in the next United Kingdom census; and what were the organisations these people represented.

A description of the consultations about a question on ethnic origin is given in OPCS Census Monitor 80/3 which also contains a complete list of the organisations which attended meetings or sent their views in writing. I am sending a copy to my hon. Friend and placing a copy in the Library of the House.Copies will also be available to Members from the Vote Office early next month.