Households in Glasgow that have been chosen to fill out the Census Coverage Survey (CCS) are being urged to complete it.

Information collected from both census data and the CCS play a vital role in helping to provide the most accurate estimate of Scotland's population as possible.

The data helps a wide range of both charitable and public bodies like schools and healthcare to plan and deliver critical services.

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Pete Whitehouse, director of statistical services at National Records of Scotland, said: “Our interviewers are visiting selected households in Glasgow to complete the Census Coverage Survey on your doorstep.

“It only takes 10 minutes of your time, or if you are busy when they call you can ask for a paper form and fill it in yourself.

“It is important that if you have been left with a copy of a paper form that you please complete this and return it to us as soon as possible in the pre-paid envelope supplied.

“If you need help with filling it in or want to complete the questionnaire over the phone, please call our freephone number on 0800 033 4010 and our trained staff can support you.”

CCS staff all carry ID but you can check their identity with a free telephone call to the helpline.

They will never ask people for financial information like their bank account details and will not ask for money.

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