§ Barbara FollettTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the National Statistics Code of Practice will be released for public consultation. [25097]
§ Ruth KellyThe National Statistics Code of Practice, which represents a significant step in the implementation of the proposals contained in the White Paper "Building Trust in Statistics" (Cm 3882), is being published today. Copies are available in the Libraries of both Houses and electronic copies are accessible via the National Statistics website www.statistics.gov.uk. The code sets out the professional standards applicable to National Statistics, the range of official statistics that together provide an accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive and meaningful description of the UK economy and society.
The public consultation will end on 28 March 2002. Responses should be sent by post to James Denman, Room D4/12, ONS, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ, or via e-mail to codeofpractice@statistics.gov.uk. Hard copies of the consultation documents are available from either of these addresses.