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| Seven million households which have not completed and returned the census in England and Wales are being warned that they face a visit from officials. | Seven million households which have not completed and returned the census in England and Wales are being warned that they face a visit from officials. |
| Some 29,000 census collectors will begin visiting householders who have not returned their questionnaire to help, or persuade, them to complete it. | Some 29,000 census collectors will begin visiting householders who have not returned their questionnaire to help, or persuade, them to complete it. |
| Completing the census is compulsory and not doing so could mean a £1,000 fine. | Completing the census is compulsory and not doing so could mean a £1,000 fine. |
| Every UK home was sent a survey, which aims to get a snapshot of how people live their lives. | Every UK home was sent a survey, which aims to get a snapshot of how people live their lives. |
| About 26m households in England and Wales were sent the questionnaire. | About 26m households in England and Wales were sent the questionnaire. |
| Those who received the forms had to fill them in on 27 March or as soon as possible afterwards. | |
| The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said legal action will only be taken against people who persistently refuse to complete a questionnaire. | The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said legal action will only be taken against people who persistently refuse to complete a questionnaire. |
| Nearly three-quarters of households have completed and returned the forms. | Nearly three-quarters of households have completed and returned the forms. |
| 'Challenging area' | 'Challenging area' |
| The north east of England has seen 75% compliance, compared to London which has the lowest compliance rate at just 60%. | The north east of England has seen 75% compliance, compared to London which has the lowest compliance rate at just 60%. |
| The ONS said it had anticipated that London would be a "challenging area" and almost 6,000 collectors would be door-knocking across the city. | The ONS said it had anticipated that London would be a "challenging area" and almost 6,000 collectors would be door-knocking across the city. |
| Glen Watson, 2011 census director, said he was "pleased that nearly three-quarters of the forms have come back just nine days after census day". | |
| He said collectors would start visiting households from 1400 BST on Wednesday to collect questionnaires. | He said collectors would start visiting households from 1400 BST on Wednesday to collect questionnaires. |
| The ONS said all 2011 census field staff will be wearing photo identification badges and carrying other "visibly branded" items. | |
| Anyone unsure about the identity of anyone claiming to be from the census should ask to see their proof of identity before answering any questions. | Anyone unsure about the identity of anyone claiming to be from the census should ask to see their proof of identity before answering any questions. |
| Those who are still concerned can contact the census helpline on 0300 0201101 in England or the Welsh helpline on 0300 0201130. | Those who are still concerned can contact the census helpline on 0300 0201101 in England or the Welsh helpline on 0300 0201130. |