Part 1The Statistics Board
Official statistics: introductory
I17Objective
1
In the exercise of its functions under sections 8 to 21 the Board is to have the objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good.
2
In subsection (1) the reference to serving the public good includes in particular—
a
informing the public about social and economic matters, and
b
assisting in the development and evaluation of public policy.
3
The Board is accordingly, in the exercise of its functions under sections 8 to 21, to promote and safeguard—
a
the quality of official statistics,
b
good practice in relation to official statistics, and
c
the comprehensiveness of official statistics.
4
In this Part references to the quality of any official statistics includes—
a
their impartiality, accuracy and relevance, and
b
their coherence with other official statistics.
5
In this Part references to good practice in relation to official statistics includes ensuring their accessibility.