The Office for Statistics Regulation wrote to Virginia McVea about Coastguard Rescue Officers Surveys

8 October 2026 · Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation

The letter is dated 8 October 2026. The Office for Statistics Regulation published it as Ed Humpherson to Virginia McVea: Coastguard Rescue Officers Surveys. Below are 4 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the Office for Statistics Regulation wrote

“As this survey was not in the public domain, we strongly recommended that MCA published the statistics and survey in question as soon as possible, along with information to support users’ understanding of how the statistics were produced.”

“In my letter, I outlined our concerns about a statistic reported to have been quoted to MPs in a 24 June meeting.”

“We remain consistent in our view that MCA publishing relevant content from the two surveys that are available, along with supporting information, will be a significant step towards transparency, and will support further, well-informed public debate.”

“We welcome your stated intention to publish this information and continue to recommend that this is done as soon as possible.”

From Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, letter of 8 October 2026. Read the full letter.

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