The Scottish Government

Introduction

High quality survey research is required by all levels of government to inform policy and public debates on a range of issues. Scottish survey results are increasingly being used with other statistics to monitor government targets.

A number of sample surveys of people, households and businesses are conducted on a UK/GB level and include a Scottish dimension. You may also be interested in Scottish Executive Research.

Surveys Conducted in Scotland

• Scottish Household Survey
  Up-to-date information on the characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of Scottish households on a range of issues
• Scottish Health Survey
  A wide range of health information
• Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey
  The experience, and the perception, of crime and policing in Scotland
• Scottish House Condition Survey
  The physical condition of houses and interviews with the people who live in them
• Public Attitudes to the Environment in Scotland Survey
  Survey of Public Attitudes to the Environment in Scotland

Surveys at GB or UK Level

• General Household Survey
  Data on five core topics: education, employment, health, housing, population and family
• Labour Force Survey
  Range of information on the UK labour market
• New Earnings Survey
  Information on the earnings of employees in businesses of all kinds and sizes
• Expenditure and Food Survey
  Information on household expenditure on goods and services as well as household income
• Family Resources Survey
  Information on households resources and income