Literal question
[Questions 15-24 were asked of persons 15 years and over]</p>
<p>Q.18 Present status</p>
<div class="i1">Indicate by inserting a check mark in the appropriate box, the person's present principal status.<br />Self-employed persons should insert a check mark in Box 1. Persons temporarily absent from work because of illness, holidays, etc., should insert a check mark in Box 1.<br /><br />[] 1 At work<br />[] 2 Seeking regular work for first time<br />[] 3 Unemployed<br />[] 4 At school, student<br />[] 5 Home (i.e. domestic) duties<br />[] 6 Retired<br />[] 7 Unable to work owing to permanent sickness or disability<br />[] 8 Other, specify ___</div><span class="em">Explanatory notes</span></p>
<p>[Questions 15-24 relate only to persons aged 15 years and over]</p>
<p>Question 18 - Present status</p>
<ul class="b1">
<li>Self-employed persons should insert check mark in Box 1.</li>
<li>Persons temporarily absent from work because of illness, holidays, etc., should insert check mark in Box 1.</li>
<li>Apprentices who are in employment and who also attend technical schools or colleges of technology should insert check mark in Box 1.</li>
<li>Full-time students who are in part-time employment should insert check mark in Box 4.</li>
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