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Dear all The House of Commons Treasury Sub-Committee published a press notice today announcing a forthcoming inquiry into Counting the Population. The inquiry will examine the collection of statistics by the Office for National Statistics relating to the size, age, sex and distribution of people, the accuracy of such statistics and the role and value of such statistics. The Sub-Committee will consider in particular: (i) The uses of population estimates, the definition of the population and the impact of any inaccuracies or inadequacies in population estimates; (ii) The role of the Census in the provision of population statistics and preparations for the 2011 Census in England and Wales; (iii) The preparation and accuracy of the mid-year population estimates for England and Wales; (iv) The role of survey and administrative data in compiling population statistics; and (v) Cooperation between the ONS (and its successors) and stakeholders. The Sub-Committee is asking for written evidence by 28 November to inform it in advance of oral evidence sessions in early 2008. The press notice provides further information regarding the scope of the inquiry and the areas they wish to consider. http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/treasury_committee/tc21090 7pn77.cfm Regards Ross RSS Official Statistics Section sec'y