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Recommendation 27

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

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Recommendation (the committee's words)
To support better prioritisation, we reiterate the recommendation made in the Office of Statistics Regulation’s report on the State of the Statistical System 2026, that the National Statistician, once appointed, should publish a baseline view of capacity across the statistical system. This should include workforce data and identify any relevant skills gaps and constraints. It should be updated regularly. This will ensure that future discussions about funding, prioritisation, and demands for new statistics, are supported by a clear picture of existing resources. (Recommendation, Paragraph 99) 43

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.