The Office for Statistics Regulation wrote to Bilal Evans about transparency of data related to fuel stock levels

4 October 2021 · Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation

The letter is dated 4 October 2021. The Office for Statistics Regulation published it as Ed Humpherson to Bilal Evans: Transparency of data related to fuel stock levels; it links to 1 official record. Below are 3 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the Office for Statistics Regulation wrote

“As you are aware, it is our expectation that when ministers or officials reference data the relevant government Department should make the data available in a clear and accessible form, including appropriate explanations of context and sources.”

“Publication by the Department in this way supports public confidence in the data and in the organisations publishing data.”

“It is particularly important to be transparent when statements and data published by government have the potential to make a significant impact on decisions being made by individuals.”

From Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation, letter of 4 October 2021. Read the full letter.

Records the letter links to

• announcing (gov.uk)

Receipt