Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 19
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Acknowledged
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Significant mismatch exists between analysis function's ambitious vision and its limited funding.
Conclusion
We also identified a mismatch between the ambitious vision of the analysis function, and the very limited funding made available to deliver that vision.
Government response summary AI-generated
The ONS accepts the principle of the conclusion regarding funding for the Analysis Function (AF), recognizing its importance. The AF Central Team will work with HM Treasury to assess the best option for future funding, but no specific funding commitment or timeline is provided.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Government notes the Committee’s recommendations. With regards to recommendations 10 and 12, HM Treasury will consider all UKSA funding arrangements as part of Spending Review 2025 and HMT officials are working closely with UKSA to review likely funding requirements as part of this. Spending Review 2025 is expected to conclude in Spring 2025. The UK Statistics Authority will also address the points regarding the Office of Statistics Regulation in this recommendation as part of their response.
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