Data collection and publication - ethnic group: guidance

Annex 3: 2001 question

Below is the question as it read for the 2001 census and the previous version of this guidance. It is provided only as a reference and should not be used.

Question: What is your ethnic group

Answer: Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background.

A. White

• 1. Scottish
• 2. Other British
• 3. Irish
• 4. Any other White background, please write in

B. Mixed

• 5. Any Mixed background, please write in

C. Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British

• 6. Indian
• 7. Pakistani
• 8. Bangladeshi
• 9. Chinese
• 10. Any other Asian background, please write in

D. Black, Black Scottish or Black British

• 11. Caribbean
• 12. African
• 13. Any other Black background, please write in

E. Other ethnic background

• 19. Any other background, please write in