UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the purpose of a census in the UK?
ATo officially decide how many MPs each constituency should have in Parliament
BTo gather population data to help plan schools, hospitals and other services ✓
CTo accurately calculate and determine how much tax each UK region should contribute
DTo officially record the religious beliefs and affiliations of all UK residents
Explanation
The UK census (held every 10 years, with the last in 2021) collects detailed data about the population. This information is used to plan public services like schools, hospitals and transport.
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