The Office for Statistics Regulation wrote to Johanna Hutchinson (JBC) about transparency in Statistics

23 June 2021 · Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation

The letter is dated 23 June 2021. The Office for Statistics Regulation published it as Ed Humpherson to Johanna Hutchinson (JBC): Transparency in Statistics; it links to 2 official records. Below are 3 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the Office for Statistics Regulation wrote

“They have been open and swift to respond to our questions over a number of recent government statements, for example, on the traffic light system for international travel and previously around travel corridors.”

“We welcome the recent interactions we have had with your teams.”

“We understand that some of this evidence cannot be published for various reasons but we would stress the importance of transparency, especially where specifics are given in government statements.”

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation, letter of 23 June 2021. Read the full letter.

Records the letter links to

• Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC)
• published methodology (gov.uk)

Receipt