The UK Statistics Authority wrote to Miles Briggs MSP about use of COVID-19 prevalence statistics by Scottish Government

30 July 2020 · Sir David Norgrove, UK Statistics Authority

The letter, dated 30 July 2020, replies to correspondence of 30 July 2020. The UK Statistics Authority published it as Sir David Norgrove to Miles Briggs MSP – Use of COVID-19 prevalence statistics by Scottish Government. Below are 2 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the UK Statistics Authority wrote

“We do not think that these sources allow for a quantified and uncaveated comparison of the kind being made here.”

“In future we expect to see clear communication of any data sources used and any limitations or uncertainties appropriately reflected.”

From Sir David Norgrove, UK Statistics Authority, letter of 30 July 2020. Read the full letter.

Correspondence

• The letter it answered: Miles Briggs MSP to Sir David Norgrove – Use of COVID-19 prevalence statistics by Scottish Government (30 July 2020)

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Receipt