Census question is about sexuality not sex

[marshlander]

It is compulsory to return a census form. The job is usually done on a "per household" basis. What if someone in the house has not yet disclosed their sexual identity to the head of the household who will be completing the form?

If the stats are going to be incomplete, how is the data helpful? Consequently, what's the point?

With the current record of security on personal data, I find it difficult to trust these official busybodies. I'm somewhat unclear as to why the Greens, the TUC and now Stonewall are so strongly in favour. There are many households where this whole issue is going to be problematic.