1. Particulars about religion may be gathered in census S
(1) In the Schedule to the Census Act 1920 (c.41) (matters in respect of which particulars may be required), after paragraph 5 there is inserted— “ 5A Religion. ” .
(2) In section 8 (penalties) of that Act, after subsection (1) there is inserted— “ (1A) But no person shall be liable to a penalty under subsection (1) for refusing or neglecting to state any particulars in respect of religion. ” .