About national statistics - protocols and compliance
Many of the statistics produced by Analytics Division (AD) are National Statistics produced in accordance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. This page provides details on how the Department ensures it complies with the Code of Practice.
What are National Statistics
'National Statistic' is a quality marker applied to some of the United Kingdom's official statistics.Statistics labelled as 'National Statistics' must meet certain criteria. They should, for example, be fit for purpose, methodologically sound, politically independent and transparently produced.
National Statistics are produced in accordance with the UK Statistics Authority's Code of Practice for Official Statistics
Official statistics statements and links
The documents below provide details on how the Department ensures that the statistics they publish comply with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics:
- DfC pre-release compliance statement
- Analytics Division pre-release access list
- Analytics Division publication timetable
- Analytics Division revisions policy
- Analytics Division statement of administrative sources
- Analytics Division confidentiality statement