Operation of the homeless persons legislation in Scotland: quarters ending 30 June and 30 September 2007 (including households in temporary accommodation at 31 December 2007)

Scottish Government Statistical Services

OUR ROLE

The aim of the Statistical Service is to provide relevant and reliable information, analysis and advice that meet the needs of government, business and the people of Scotland.

OBJECTIVES

1. To produce statistics and analysis relevant to user needs by

• Developing the range of statistics and analysis we produce;
• Where practicable improving timeliness;
• Providing more statistics disaggregated by age, gender and ethnicity;
• Developing more data for small areas through the Neighbourhood Statistics project;
• Contributing to production of comparable statistics across the UK and internationally.

2. To ensure effective use of our statistics by

• Contributing more directly to policy processes inside and where possible outside government;
• Improving access to and presentation of data and analysis;
• Improving the advice provided on statistics.

3. To work effectively with users and providers by

• Maintaining arrangements to consult and involve users and providers
• Involving users and providers in planning developments in outputs and processes

4. To develop the quality of statistics by

• Assuring and improving quality as an integral part of data collection and analysis and through regular reviews in line with National Statistics quality strategy;
• Developing statistical methods, systems and classifications;
• Working with the rest of the Government Statistical Service to develop joint approaches/solutions where appropriate.

5. To assure the integrity of statistics by

• Maintaining and promoting integrity through implementation of the National Statistics Code of Practice and related protocols;
• Safeguarding the confidentiality of data subjects.

6. To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of statistics products and services by

• Making best use of all sources including administrative sources,
• Minimising the burden on data providers through survey monitoring and advice;
• Ensuring value for money;
• Making best use of information and communications technology;
• Working with other analysts;
• Ensuring effective communication within the Statistician Group.

7. To develop our workforce and competences

• Ensuring recruitment of staff with the necessary skills and potential;
• Ensuring development of expertise amongst existing staff;
• Promoting and upholding the standards of the statistics profession.

This is a National Statistics publication

This is a National Statistics publication. It has been produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice and Release Practice Protocol. http://www.statistics.gov.uk/about_ns/cop/default.asp

These statistics undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference.

Correspondence and enquiries

Enquiries on Scottish Government Housing Statistics should be addressed to:

Dr Andrew Waugh or Chris Gosling

Communities Analytical Services
Area 1-F Dockside
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QQ

Telephone: (0131) 244 7233;
Fax: (0131) 244 0446
e-mail: homelessnessstatistics@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

General enquiries on Scottish Government statistics can be addressed to:

Ryan Stewart

Office of the Chief Statistician
Scottish Government
3 Floor West Rear, St Andrews House
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Telephone: (0131) 244 0442;
Fax: (0131) 244 0335
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Advice on specific areas of Scottish Government statistical work can be obtained from staff at the telephone numbers given below:

Scottish Government Statistics contacts

Schools - qualifications	(0131) 244 0313
Schools - pupils and teachers	(0131) 244 0309
Further and Higher Education	(0141) 242 0273
The Economy	(0131) 244 2234
Labour market	(0141) 242 5446
Business	(0141) 242 5446
Income, Tax and Benefits	(0131) 244 2583
Local government finance	(0131) 244 7033
Environment, planning & local government staffing	(0131) 244 0445
Equality	(0131) 244 0442
Housing	(0131) 244 7231
Transport	(0131) 244 7255
Health	(0131) 244 3432
Community Care	(0131) 244 3777
Social Justice	(0131) 244 0442
Scottish Government personnel	(0131) 244 3926
Agricultural census and labour force	(0131) 244 6150
Fisheries	(0131) 244 6441
Courts and law	(0131) 244 2227
Recorded crime and prisons	(0131) 244 2225

Other contacts for Scottish statistics

Forestry Commission	(0131) 314 6337
The Scottish Funding Councils for Higher and Further Education	(0131) 313 6575
General Register Office for Scotland
Vital statistics and publications	(0131) 314 4243
Population statistics, census statistics or digital boundary products	(0131) 314 4254
Registered Social Landlord statistics	(0141) 271 3756

For general enquiries about National Statistics in the United Kingdom Government contact the National Statistics Public Enquiry Service on

020 7533 5888
minicom: 01633 812399
e-mail: info@statistics.gov.uk
Fax: 01633 652747
Letters: room DG/18, 1 Drummond Gate, London SW1V 2QQ

You can also find National Statistics on the internet www.statistics.gov.uk

If you would like to be consulted about new or existing statistical collections or to receive notification of forthcoming statistical publications, please register your statistical interest on the Scottish Government ScotStat web site at www.scotland.gov.uk/scotstat

Current staff names, e-mail addresses and the publications listed below as well as a range of other statistical publications can be found on the Scottish Government website at www.scotland.gov.uk/stats

Further information on the General Register Office for Scotland is available on the website www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

Most recent statistical publications relating to the Natural and Built Environment theme (housing only)

Ref . no.	Title	Last published	Price
HSG/2007/1	Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 2006-06to 2007-07	January 2007	£2
HSG/2007/2	Housing Trends in Scotland : Quarter ending 30 September 2007	February 2007	£2
HSG/2007/4	Supporting People Client Statistics 2005-06	March 2007	Web
HSG/2007/5	Housing Trends in Scotland : Quarter ending 31 December 2007	May 2007	£2
HSG/2007/6	Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 2007-07to 2007-08	July 2007	£2
HSG/2007/6	Operation of the Homeless Persons Legislation in Scotland: National and Local Authority Analyses 2007-07	October 2007	£2
	Housing Statistics for Scotland web based information resource http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Housing-Regeneration/HSfS	February 2008	Web
	Supporting People Client Statistics 2006-07	March 2008	Web

Additional copies of these publications may be purchased from Scottish Government Publication Sales, Blackwell's Bookshop, 53 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ, Telephone: (0131) 662 8283, Fax: (0131) 557 8149. Cheques should be made payable to 'Blackwell's Bookshop'.

Complaints and suggestions

If you are not satisfied with our service, please write to the Chief Statistician, Mr Rob Wishart, 3 Floor East Rear, St Andrews House, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, Telephone: (0131) 244 0302, e-mail rob.wishart@scotland.gov.uk. We also welcome any comments or suggestions that would help us to improve our standards of service.

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