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Conclusion 10

2nd Report - The work of the UK Statistics Authority Published 11 Sep 2026

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
While there is probably an optimal structure for the organisation, there is none that would fully protect it against poor leadership and management. Conversely, the right appointments can help an organisation succeed despite structural challenges. There is no evidence that the structure of the organisation has, to this point, been detrimental to the success of previous National Statisticians in running the organisation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 53)

From: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, 2nd Report - The work of the UK Statistics Authority (HC 115), 11 September 2026

Government response

Government response awaited: deadline 11 November 2026.