Demography Division is responsible for the preparation and publishing of demographic and other statistics.
Target Date |
On-going |
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Objective |
Collect and maintain the records (e.g. births, deaths, the NHS Central Register etc) that are the foundation for the information we provide on population, fertility, mortality, migration, etc, in a way that is consistent with best practice in the collection, storage and archiving of information. |
Predicted Outcome |
This will ensure that the demographic statistics which we produce are accurate, and seen to be independently produced. |
Target Date |
On-going |
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Objective |
Publish information on population, households etc for different geographical areas and work together with the Scottish Executive to meet customer needs and National Statistics Code of Practice standards. |
Predicted Outcome |
This will inform policies and foster debate on demographic issues in the Scottish Executive and more widely. |
7.1 Alternative Sources of Demographic Statistics
Review, pilot and where possible implement ways to meet user needs for the kind of information normally collected in a Census, from alternative sources such as administrative records and surveys.
Target Date |
On-going |
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Objective |
Continue to investigate the potential usefulness of a wider range of administrative and survey sources in supporting and enhancing demographic statistics e.g. on population, fertility, mortality, migration and households. Carry out experimental work to develop in-house expertise on data matching. Trial small scale ‘administrative census’ at time of next census. |
Predicted Outcome |
This will help improve the quality and integrity of demographic statistics, and lead to potential efficiencies. |