Statistics to which pre-release access rules and principles apply3
1
Subject to paragraph (4), the Schedule applies to the statistics referred to in paragraph (3).
2
For the purposes of the Code, the Schedule provides for rules and principles relating to the granting of pre-release access2 to those statistics.
3
a
have been designated as “National Statistics” under section 12(2) of the Act, and that designation has not been cancelled;
b
are regarded by virtue of section 12(8) of the Act as having been designated as “National Statistics”, and that designation has not been cancelled; or
c
a request under section 12(1) of the Act has been made in respect of them, and no determination has been made under section 12(2) of the Act.
4
The Schedule does not apply where the statistics are released only for the purpose of producing an electronic or hard copy publication in which the statistics are to be published.