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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Probe launched after Census delay news leaked to the press

Alison Johnstone reprimanded ministers for the leak

THE Scottish Government has launched an internal investigation after the four-week extension of the Census deadline was leaked before a ministerial statement was given in Holyrood.

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Secretary Angus Robertson was admonished by the presiding officer after press reports revealed that the deadline would be delayed after a quarter of forms, equating to over 600,000 households, had not been filled in.

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