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Ross Thomson

UNCOVERED: Lanarkshire residents warned they face hefty fine for not completing census - Caught on Camera

Lanarkshire households who don’t fill in the census by May 1 are being warned they may face prosecution, which could lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £1000.

With only weeks left to submit responses, National Records of Scotland Chief Executive Paul Lowe warns that people who have yet to complete theirs may be subject to prosecution.

He said: “Taking part in the census is a legal responsibility. The census provides vital information required to invest in and run the services we all rely on.

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