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SCOTTISH TRANSPORT STATISTICS No 20
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE STATISTICAL SERVICES
Our role
The aim of the Statistical Service is to provide relevant and reliable statistical
information, analysis and advice that meet the needs of government, business
and the people of Scotland.
Our Objectives
- To ensure that all statistics work is relevant to meeting user needs
by
- Continuing development of new and improved statistics in key areas, including
the economy, social justice, equality and rural issues.
- In each statistics branch, continuing to improve the relevance and timeliness
of work, to meet user needs.
- Developing more data for small areas through the Neighbourhood Statistics
project.
- Developing the contribution of statistics to broader initiatives, including
performance information, measurement of government targets, better policy
making and other modernising government objectives.
- Improving the involvement of users and providers, working on a partnership
basis wherever possible.
- To ensure the reliability of our statistics by
- Implementing a systematic and transparent approach to quality assurance
in line with National Statistics.
- Maintaining and promoting integrity through implementation of National Statistics
standards and protocols.
- Developing statistical expertise and use of integrated statistical methods
and classifications
- To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of statistics products
and services by
- Improving access to data and analysis, through better use of the Web, improved
publications and improved systems for holding and accessing background data.
- Producing and implementing an annual Scottish Executive Statistics Plan
- Maintaining comparability of statistics across the UK and developing collaboration
with the other administrations.
- Minimising the burden on data providers.
- Ensuring value for money in our activities
- Promoting the statistical service, its outputs and standards.
- To ensure that the statistician group is equipped to meet its objectives
by
- Ensuring as far as possible that all Departments/ Divisions have statistical
staff required to meet their needs at all times.
- Improving the development and support arrangements for statistical staff
and supporting implementation of Civil Service Reform
- Ensuring effective management of the statistics group
- Ensuring effective use of Information and Communications Technology
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