Select committee: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Conclusion 11

2nd Report - The work of the UK Statistics Authority Published 11 Sep 2026
Conclusion (the committee's words)
As and when a National Statistician is appointed, the Government and the UKSA Board will need to clarify the structure, including who ultimately leads the ONS, and how the arrangement aligns with the relevant legislation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 54)

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.