UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the purpose of a census in the UK?
ATo accurately calculate and determine how much tax each UK region should contribute
BTo officially record the religious beliefs and affiliations of all UK residents
CTo officially decide how many MPs each constituency should have in Parliament
DTo gather population data to help plan schools, hospitals and other services ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is To gather population data to help plan schools, hospitals and other services.
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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