13 Mar 08
The Statistics Commission today published its review of statistical first releases as well as reflections on the history of the Commission. Both documents can be downloaded from the
research reports section.
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17 Jan 08
The Commission today published a special, valedictory, report
'Official Statistics: Value and Trust', which draws together the findings and views of our work since 2000. As well as looking back, we consider the new arrangements now being introduced under the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and make proposals on ways to get the best from them. The covering letter can be viewed
here.
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