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Conclusion 12

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

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
That the leadership of the ONS is at arm’s length from government is an important protection designed to ensure the integrity of official statistics. Should the Government wish to make permanent changes to the National Statistician’s role leading the ONS, it will have to change legislation. Should it do so, we expect it to demonstrate suitable protection for the integrity of official statistics in any change. (Recommendation, Paragraph 55)

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.