2011 census and debt tracing

debt41

Hi newbi here.

Maybe be a stupid question, but with the census looming, got my form today. I am hugely in debt, i have not long been found by one DCA, but there are other creditors out there probably looking for me. i am not on the electoral register, the only thing tying me to my current address is my work, council tax. i have been in debt now for over 7 years and have not made any payments since early 2004, so hoping my debts are now statute barred!!!!

But when the census form is completed and sent off, can they use the information on there to trace debtors. any advise please.

Many thanks

plumtreebabe

No, it can't be used for debt tracing - or they would get poor completion rates! It is totally confidential for 100 years, and only used for population demographics e.g. policy -making decisions.

Do get some good advice and help re debts, you can't run away from them forever, you must be permanently stressed - it can be very therapeutic to actually start paying them off (and eventually finish) as many people on here will agree.