The UK Statistics Authority wrote to Lord Bourne about use of statistics on impact of Rough Sleeping Initiative

18 April 2019 · UK Statistics Authority

The letter is dated 18 April 2019. The UK Statistics Authority published it as Use of statistics on impact of Rough Sleeping Initiative. Below are 4 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the UK Statistics Authority wrote

“MHCLG could have done more to acknowledge and explore this apparent methodological change and its possible impact on estimates for RSI areas, in the published statistics.”

“The clear demand for statistics to inform current debates on rough sleeping highlights the need for MHCLG to publish its conclusions as soon as possible.”

“We welcome MHCLG’s plans to publish an impact evaluation of the Rough Sleeping Initiative later this year which may improve understanding in these areas.”

“Until MHCLG provide greater clarity, we believe MHCLG’s latest rough sleeping statistics should not be used to draw firm conclusions about recent trends in rough sleeping and cannot yet support public claims about the success of the Rough Sleeping Initiative.”

From UK Statistics Authority, letter of 18 April 2019. Read the full letter.

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