CAP. 316 P Census and Statistics (1996 Population Census) Order

CENSUS AND STATISTICS (1996 POPULATION CENSUS) ORDER
( CAP. 316 sub. leg. P )

 

CONTENTS 

Version Date

 
  Empowering section 30/06/1997
Section 1 Census to be taken

30/06/1997

Section 2 Sampling methods may be used 30/06/1997
Section 3 Purpose of census 30/06/1997
Section 4 Occupants to give particulars in accordance with schedules 30/06/1997
Section 5 The census period 30/06/1997
Section 6 Date for destruction of schedules 30/06/1997
SCHEDULE   30/06/1997

Empowering section (30/06/1997)

(Cap 316 section 9)

[20 October 1995]

(L.N. 463 of 1995)


Section 1 Census to be taken (30/06/1997)

  1. The Commissioner shall take a census of population to obtain particulars of-
    1. persons dwelling in Hong Kong, other than persons dwelling on board any vessel;
    2. persons dwelling on board any vessel to which the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313) applies, and which is within the waters of Hong Kong, other than any vessel used by the Hong Kong Government or any warship or any ship used by Her Majesty's Government or the Government of any State;
    3. premises in Hong Kong which are not a vessel and are occupied by any person for dwelling purposes, and households in any such premises; and
    4. such vessels as are subject to census under paragraph (b), and households on board any such vessel.
  2. In this section, "premises" (處所) includes any staircase, corridor and any unsheltered place.


Section 2 Sampling methods may be used (30/06/1997)

The Commissioner may use sampling methods for the collection of information relevant to the census.


Section 3 Purpose of census (30/06/1997)

The purpose of the census is to obtain information on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of the population in Hong Kong at the time the census is taken.


Section 4 Occupants to give particulars in accordance with schedules (30/06/1997)

For the census taken under this Order, each person aged 15 or above occupying any premises subject to census under section 1(1)(c) or dwelling on board any vessel subject to census under section 1(1)(b) shall give the particulars specified in the Schedule in respect of himself, the premises or the vessel and the household in such premises or on board such vessel to the Commissioner in such schedules as the Commissioner may issue for that purpose. He shall also give to the Commissioner the particulars specified in the Schedule in respect of any person who occupies the premises or dwells on board the vessel and who is aged below 15 under his guardianship or is unable to give the particulars by reason of sickness, disablement, absence or other sufficient cause.


Section 5 The census period (30/06/1997)

The Commissioner shall take the census under this Order from 16 to 24 March 1996 (both dates inclusive).


Section 6 Date for destruction of schedules (30/06/1997)

The Commissioner shall destroy all completed schedules, collected or received by census officers for the census to be taken under this Order, and all copies of the schedules, not later than 23 March 1997.


Schedule (30/06/1997)

[section 4]

PARTICULARS REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN

  1. Persons
    Year and month of birth
    Sex
    Relationship to head of household
    Whether a usual member of the household
    Whereabouts at census reference moment
    Marital status
    School attendance
    Educational attainment
    Place of study
    Field of education
    Usual language
    Ability to speak other languages/dialects
    Place of birth
    Nationality
    Duration of residence in Hong Kong
    Duration of residence in present district
    Previous district of residence
    District of residence 5 years ago
    Activity status
    Industry
    Occupation
    Place of work
    Earnings from main employment
    Whether having secondary employment
    Earnings from other employment
    Other cash income
  2. Premises (other than vessels)
    Type of premises
    Occupancy of premises
    Number of households in premises
    Number of occupants in premises
    Type of accommodation
    Tenure
    Rent including rates
    Type of household
    Household size
    Usual household size
    Household composition
    Household income
  3. Vessels
    Type of vessel
    Occupancy of vessel
    Number of households on board vessel
    Number of occupants on board vessel
    Type of household
    Household size
    Usual household size
    Household composition
    Household income