The proposals have been drawn up following thorough and extensive consultation with users, including the Equal Opportunities Committee, the Commission for Racial Equality, religious bodies, key users in Government and local government, health authorities and others who had previously expressed an interest. Copies of the responses to the consultation have been placed in the Scottish Parliament information centre.Taking account of the views that were expressed and the need to avoid the census form becoming too long, the Executive proposes two voluntary questions on religion.