National Statistics

The National Statistics Working Party (NSWP) has the following functions:
 

• To develop RSS general policy in relation to UK official statistics, making proposals to Council as needed
• To monitor major structural developments in UK official statistics
• To lobby as appropriate in support of RSS policy
• To provide briefing material as needed for parliamentarians, media and other interested parties
• To support the President and others as needed in their work regarding official statistics

In carrying out these functions the NSWP will consult and coordinate as appropriate with other RSS bodies and with the Statistics User Forum.
 
Membership and officials
Membership of the NSWP is by invitation of the President who designates one member to act as Chair. In addition to the President, the Chair of the Statistics User Forum (or a designated substitute), the Chair of the Official Statistics Section (or a designated substitute) and the RSS Executive Director shall be ex officio members. The RSS will provide one staff member to act as secretary, normally the Press and Public Affairs Officer. NSWP members who are unable normally to attend meetings may, at the discretion of the Chair, be corresponding members.

The current chair is Jill Leyland. Enquiries should go in the first instance to RSS Press and Public Affairs Manager, Andrew Garratt: 020 7614 3920 or email a.garratt@rss.org.uk
 
Meetings
The NSWP meets as needed, subject to a minimum of one meeting a year. 
 

Vision for National Statistics

The Royal Statistical Society has published its views on the current state and desired further development of the official statistical system through its Vision for National Statistics, now in its third update.

Vision for National Statistics 2009 [PDF, 95KB]

Past versions
Vision for National Statistics 2005 [PDF, 72KB]
Vision for National Statistics 2002 [PDF, 54KB]