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National Statistician's review of official crime figures seeks to improve the public’s understanding and confidence in them Jun 7, 2011: An independent review of crime statistics for England and Wales National has concluded that public trust has been "affected by the fact that some crime is missed" by both the British Crime Survey and police records and that substantial improvements are required to provide clarity about the figures and to provide a fuller picture of crime.

Consultation on next round of the Scottish NHS waiting time statistics Mar 21, 2011: A questionnaire consultation for the next round of the Scottish Health Survey has now been launched.

Health and Safety Executive - statistics users consultation Mar 18, 2011: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a user engagement exercise for their four year work programme.

ONS user feedback survey – Consumer Trends Publication Mar 18, 2011: The Office for National Statistics is carrying out a user feedback survey on its Consumer Trends Publication (opens in new window). The survey closes on 15 April 2011.

Consultation on Scottish NHS waiting time statistics Mar 15, 2011: Information Services Division (ISD) is currently undertaking a review of the publication suite of ISD’s Waiting Times’ statistics and are seeking user input.

DASA to expand statistics on MoD civilian manpower Mar 2, 2011: The Defence Analytical Services and Advice statisticians in the MoD plans to expand the presentation of statistics on MoD civilian manpower currently published as National Statistics in its Quarterly Publication (CPS01).

ONS Consultation on definitions of avoidable mortality Mar 2, 2011: The Office for National Statistics has recently opened a consultation on definitions of avoidable mortality.

ONS review of Conception Statistics Mar 2, 2011: The Office for National Statistics is to conduct a review of conception statistics to reduce the costs of production while ensuring that the published outputs continue to meet user needs.

Future developments of immigration related statistics Feb 28, 2011: The Home Office launch consultation on immigration related official statistics, closing on 4 May 2011.

National Statistician invites comment on future of crime statistics Feb 10, 2011: National Statistician, Jil Matheson, is today asking anyone with an interest in crime statistics to air their views on how crime statistic should be compiled in future.