| THE SCOTTISH OFFICE STATISTICAL
SERVICES |
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| Our roles and aims |
| Our role is to provide
Parliament, government and the wider community with statistical information, analysis and
advice on most aspects of Scottish life. This information is provided mainly through
statistical bulletins and is used to improve decision-making, stimulate research and
inform debate. We aim to provide an authoritative and impartial picture of society and a
windo on the work and performance of government, which allows the impact of government
policies and actions to be assessed. |
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| Our commitment to data
suppliers |
| Confidentiality : Confidential
data from statistical enquiries is handled in accordance with the Government Statistical
Service Code of Practice and with the Data Protection Act. |
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| Burden : Information is not
collected unnecessarily, but only when there is a clearly identified need. Only the
minimum amount of information is collected to meet this need. |
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| Review of data collection : Data
collection systems are reviewed regularly to ensure that the information is still required
and that the collection system is operating cost-effectively. These reviews are conducted
in conjunction with both users and suppliers of the data. |
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| Liaison : Close liaison is
maintained with major suppliers of statistical data e.g. local authorities, by a system of
liaison committees. |
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| Feedback : Arrangements for major
data suppliers to have access to the data (subject to confidentiality constraints) at no,
or reduced, cost, is handled by the liaison committees or by direct consultation. |
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| Our commitment to users
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| Integrity : We ensure the
statistics produced are not presented in a way which is misleading. We also
comprehensively check the data at all stages to safeguard standards of accuracy. |
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| Openness : We are completely open
about our methods of collecting and processing data and about the methodology used in
published analyses. |
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| Guides : We produce regularly
updated information leaflets on The Scottish Office statistical publications. Copies are
normally distributed with statistical bulletins or can be obtained from the address for
general enquiries (see back page). |
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| Release : We will provide on
request all available statistical information, subject to confidentiality, reliability,
pre-publication embargoes, and on sufficient resources being available to carry out the
work involved. An appropriate charge may be made. |
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| Timeliness : We guarantee that
requests or correspondence will be given either a substantive reply within 7 working days
or an acknowledgement to be followed up (by a stated date) with a substantive reply.
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| THE GOVERNMENT STATISTICAL SERVICE
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| The Government Statistical
Service (GSS) is the major provider of official statistics in the United Kingdom and
comprises statistical staff in many government departments and agencies working in
partnership. Together they provide a quality statistical service to a wide range of users.
The GSS mission is |
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| "to
provide Parliament, government and the wider community with the statistical information,
analysis and advice needed to improve decision making, stimulate research and inform
debate" |
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| Each department produces its own
statistical publications, and also contributes to GSS compendia publications and
databases. The Scottish Office Statistical Services are part of the GSS, and are committed
to adhering to its Code of Practice and high standards. We work with GSS colleagues across
government to provide coherent and consistent official statistics. |
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| GSS publications are grouped
under the following broad subject headings : Compendia & Reference / Social &
Welfare / Health & Care / The Economy / Commerce / Energy & Industry / Labour
Market / Population & Migration / Education & Training / Crime & Justice /
Environment / Transport, Travel & Tourism / Agriculture & Fishing / Other
Government. This publication belongs to the Social & Welfare section. |
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| Correspondence and enquiries
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| Advice relating to
Housing Projections bulletin series |
Central enquiries on Scottish
Office statistics |
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to: |
can be addressed to: |
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| Julie Bright |
David Burman |
| Economic Advice &
Statistics: Housing |
Central Statistics Unit |
| The Scottish Office
Development Department |
The Scottish Office Education and
Industry Department |
| Area 1-G24, Victoria
Quay |
Area 1-B, Victoria Quay |
| EDINBURGH EH6 6QQ
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EDINBURGH EH6 6QQ |
| Telephone: (0131) 244
7234, Fax: (0131) 244 0446 |
Telephone: (0131) 244 0442, Fax:
(0131) 244 0354 |
| e-mail:
julie.bright@so060.scotoff.gov.uk |
e-mail
david.burman@so013.scotoff.gov.uk |
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| Advice on specific areas of
Scottish Office statistical work can be obtained from staff at the telephone numbers given
below: |
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| Scottish Office Statistics
contacts |
| Schools - qualifications |
(0131) 244 0313
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| Schools - pupils and teachers
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(0131) 244 0309
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| School audit |
(0131) 244 0754
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| Further education |
(0131) 244 0327
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| Higher education |
(0131) 244 0299
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| Training |
(0131) 244 0322
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| Economic, Business & Labour
market |
(0141) 242 5446
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| Investment assistance |
(0141) 242 5625
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| Local government finance |
(0131) 244 7033
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| Environment, planning & local
government staffing |
(0131) 244 0445
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| Housing |
(0131) 244 7236
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| Transport |
(0131) 244 7255
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| Health |
(0131) 244 3432
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| Social work |
(0131) 244 3779
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| Scottish Office personnel |
(0131) 244 3926
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