Relevance
National Statistics will inform significant decisions in government, business and the wider community, and in doing so contribute to the quality of national life.
Integrity
National Statistics will gain public trust by being produced using objective and transparent methods.
Quality
National Statistics will be fit for purpose and of high quality.
Accessibility
Access to National Statistics will be fair and open.
Protecting confidentiality
Where data are collected or used for statistical purposes, we guarantee to protect confidentiality.
Balancing the needs of users against the burden on providers
Cost of compliance will be kept to an acceptable level and data collected only when the benefits of a statistical survey exceed the cost to providers.
Enhancement through integration, accumulation and innovation
National Statistics will emphasise coherence and common standards to maximise the value of available statistical and administrative sources.
Efficiency in costs, and fairness in prices
National Statistics will strive to be efficient and to provide value for money in both its costs and its prices.
