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Statistics Commission reports on statistical first releases and reflections on the history of the Commission

3/13/2008 12:00:00 AM

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.

Statistics Commission Report No. 38: 'Official Statistics: Value and Trust'

1/17/2008 12:00:00 AM

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.

Briefing Note on Foreign Workers in the UK - December 2007

12/10/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission has published a briefing note on the estimates of numbers on foreign and migrant workers in the UK.

Report No. 37: Tax Records as a Statistical Resource - A Review

11/14/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission today publishes a review of the potential value of taxation records for statistical and research purposes (Report No. 37). It makes a case for providing users with more support and – in some cases – more data drawn from UK tax records. The cover letter - addressed to HM Revenue and Customs - can be viewed here.

Report No. 36: Counting on Success: The 2011 Census - Managing the Risks

11/8/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission today publishes its 36th report Counting on Success: The 2011 Census - Managing the Risks.

Report No. 35: Proposals for a Code of Practice for Official Statistics

10/2/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission today publishes its Proposals for a Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Chair appointment of Statistics Board

7/26/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission warmly congratulates Sir Michael Scholar on his appointment as Chair of the Statistics Board.

Statistics Commission Annual Report 2006-07

7/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission today publishes its annual report 2006-07. The report and chairman's cover letter have been stored on our website.

Statistics Commission report No. 34 'Data on Demand - Access to Official Statistics' published today

6/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission today published its report No. 34 'Data on Demand - Access to Official Statistics'. The general coverletter has also been posted online.

Statistics Commission's updated brief on the Statistics and Registration Service Bill

3/20/2007 12:00:00 AM

The Statistics Commission has issued a revised briefing on the Statistics and Registration Service Bill, including suggested amendments to clauses. The latest version of the Bill can be accessed here.