asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money will be saved on the cost of the 1981 census by excluding a question on car and van ownership in the household.

The saving will be about £50,000.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the statistical sources which he will use when planning the location and access points of health and welfare facilities, if no question on car and van ownership is included in the 1981 census.

The planning of health and welfare services is the responsibility of health and local authorities and it is for them to take account of all relevant factors, including transport, when planning the siting of such facilities.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received from local authorities on whether to include a question on car and van ownership in the household in the 1981 census; and how many were in favour and how many opposed,

Since the draft census order 1980 was laid on 20 March 1980, 10 representations in favour have been received from local authorities and one from the Association of County Councils. No representation that is opposed has been received.