The Scottish Government

Polices and Procedures for Scottish Official Statistics

• Statistics Reform
  Overview of Statistics Reform in Scotland - the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and other measures to improve statistical services in Scotland.
• National Statistics
  National Statistics arrangements in Scotland to ensure the quality and integrity of official statistics.
• Statistics Planning
  Statistics plans and annual reports on performance.

Key Processes and Outputs

• Methodology
  Information on statistical methodologies, classifications, and geographies, including our Methodology Glossary.
• High Level Trends
  Statistical trends on the main areas of government activity in Scotland.
• Major Statistical Surveys
  Summary of major surveys conducted in Scotland, and information on UK/GB level surveys.

Organisational Structure

• Chief Statistician
  Outline of the role of Scotland's Chief Statistician.
• Statisticians in Scotland
  Background to the Statistician Group, and how it fits in with the UK structure.
• Recruitment
  Outline of Assistant Statisticians work, and how to apply to join.
• Contacts
  Contact details for the Statistician Group for general enquiries and feedback.