Scottish Government Statistician Group

Our Aim

To provide relevant and reliable information, analysis and advice that meet the needs of government, business and the people of Scotland.

Objectives

1. To produce statistics and analysis relevant to user needs by

Developing our understanding of customer requirements to ensure statistics are kept relevant and analysis is well targeted;
Developing the range of statistics and analysis we produce;
Where practicable improving timeliness;
Providing more statistics disaggregated by age, gender and ethnicity;
Developing more data for small areas through the Neighbourhood Statistics project;
Contributing to production of comparable statistics across the UK and internationally.

2. To ensure effective use of our statistics by

Contributing more directly to policy processes inside and where possible outside government;
Improving access to and presentation of data and analysis;
Improving the advice provided on statistics.

3. To work effectively with users and providers by

Maintaining arrangements to consult and involve users and providers;
Involving users and providers in planning developments in outputs and processes;
Minimising the burden on data providers through dropping or streamlining collections as appropriate, to ensure the benefits of the information justify the costs of collection.

4. To develop the quality of statistics by

Assuring and improving quality as an integral part of data collection and analysis and through regular reviews in line with National Statistics quality strategy;
Developing statistical methods, systems and classifications;
Working with the rest of the Government Statistical Service to develop joint approaches/solutions where appropriate.

5. To assure the integrity of statistics by

Maintaining and promoting integrity through implementation of the National Statistics Code of Practice and related protocols;
Safeguarding the confidentiality of data subjects.

6. To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of statistics products and services by

Making best use of all sources including administrative sources;
Working with other analysts to maximise the contribution of our own and other analysts' work;
Ensuring value for money;
Making best use of Information and Communications Technology;
Ensuring effective communication within the Statistician Group.

7. To develop our workforce and competences

Ensuring recruitment of staff with the necessary skills and potential;
Ensuring development of expertise amongst existing staff;
Promoting and upholding the standards of the statistics profession.

This is a National Statistics publication

"This is a National Statistics publication. It has been produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice Protocol. http://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/assessment/code-of-practice/index.html

These statistics undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference."

Details of pre-release access will be provided in the Scottish Government Statistics Website under 'Forthcoming Releases'

A National Statistics Publication For Scotland

The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics:

meet identified user needs;
are well explained and readily accessible;
are produced according to sound methods, and
are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest.

Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.

Further information about Official and National Statistics can be found on the UK Statistics Authority website at www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk

Scottish Government Statistician Group

Our Aim

To provide relevant and reliable information, analysis and advice that meets the needs of government, business and the people of Scotland.

For more information on the Statistician Group, please see the Scottish Government website at www.scotland.gov.uk/statistics

Correspondence and enquiries

Enquiries on this publication should be addressed to:

Andrew Knight
Transport Analytical Services
Transport Scotland
Area 2F(North) Victoria Quay
Edinburgh EH6 6QQ
Telephone: 0131 244 7256;
Fax: 0131 244 7281
e-mail: Transtat@transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk

General enquiries on Scottish Government statistics can be addressed to:

Office of the Chief Statistician
Scottish Government
GWR, St Andrews House
EDINBURGH EH1 3DG
Telephone: (0131) 244 0442
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Further contact details, e-mail addresses and details of previous and forthcoming publications can be found on the Scottish Government Website at www.scotland.gov.uk/statistics

Complaints and suggestions

If you are not satisfied with our service, please write to the Chief Statistician, 3WR, St Andrews House, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, Telephone: (0131) 244 0302 e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk . We also welcome any comments or suggestions that would help us to improve our standards of service.

ScotStat

If you would like to be consulted about new or existing statistical collections or receive notification of forthcoming statistical publications, please register your interest on the Scottish Government ScotStat website at www.scotland.gov.uk/scotstat

Most recent editions of Transport Statistics Publications - available here http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/analysis/statistics/publications

Ref no.	Title	Last published	Price
	Scottish Transport Statistics	December 2011
Trn / 2010 / 2	Main Transport Trends - Now part of TATIS	August 2010	Web only
Trn / 2012 / 2	Transport and Travel in Scotland	August 2012	Web only
Trn / 2010 / 3	Household Transport - Now part of TATIS	September 2010	Web only
	SHS Transport: Local Area Analysis	September 2011	Web only
	National Travel Survey Scottish results	March 2012	Web only
	Bus and Coach Statistics	February 2012	Web only
	Reported Road Casualties Scotland	October 2011
Trn / 2012 /1	Key Reported Road Casualty Statistics	June 2012	Web only
	Scottish Household Survey Travel Diary results	November 2011	Web only