The profitability of private non-financial corporations (PNFCs) for their UK operations.

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Pre-release access list for Profitability of UK companies: Oct to Dec 2016

The phrase 'Pre-release Access' refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Besides ONS staff, the following persons are given pre-release access by the period indicated before release.

Position   Department Period
Prime Minister 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Chief of Staff (joint) 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Chief of Staff (joint) 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Deputy Chief of Staff 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Principal Private Secretary 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Private Secretary 10 Downing Street 21 hours
Special advisor 10 Downing Street    21 hours
Press Officer 10 Downing Street    21 hours