The Statistical Service announced that all preparations have been completed for the Census of Population which starts today, 2nd of October, and which is the sixth after independence.

The enumerators have been trained for the filling of questionnaires, the enumeration areas were distributed to them, they bear special identity cards indicating that they are authorized to collect the census data The Census will last until the end of November and will cover all population, Cypriots and non-Cypriots who have their usual place of residence in the government controlled area of Cyprus.

It is emphasised that all data collected will be treated as confidential, will be used only for statistical purposes and the Statistical Service assures that the personal data will not be disclosed to anyone.

The Statistical Service requested the co-operation of the public for the success of the Census. The information gathered in the Census will assist the evaluation of existing programmes and for better planning of the demographic policy as well as most of the other socio-economic plans.