The information is never used in any way that allows people to be identified. No identifiable information about anyone is passed to any outside bodies without their knowledge and agreement. No, no-one has to take part if they do not want to, but we hope that, if people understand the importance of our work, people will choose to help us and make our surveys successful. What happens to the survey results The information given by everyone who helps with the survey is combined and reports produced summarising the findings. These are then used by other government departments and other public bodies to develop policies and identify service needs.
Some surveys provide information that is used for producing key economic indicators for the country.