Part 1The Statistics Board

General functions relating to official statistics

I19Definitions etc for official statistics

1

The Board is to—

a

develop and maintain definitions, methodologies, classifications and standards for official statistics, and

b

promote their use in relation to official statistics.

2

The Board may in particular for the purposes of this section give guidance and advice to persons responsible for official statistics.

3

The Board may publish guidance and advice given under this section.