Written question asked by Malcolm Savidge (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 December 1998. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 December 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement on the status which the ONS kitemark carries on official documents published by the Scottish Office. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Savidge: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the status which the Office for National Statistics kitemark carries on official documents published by the Scottish Office. [61279] Mr. Dewar: ONS does not operate a kitemarking scheme. Some Scottish Office publications bear the logo of the Government Statistical Service (GSS). The logo is not used for publications which are not prepared on behalf of the GSS, or where the content of a publication is set out in statute. The Scottish Office is committed to adhering to the Official Statistics Code of Practice in all statistical work, whether or not carried out on behalf of GSS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 61279; 322 c158W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Publications Office for National Statistics Standards specifications Scottish Office Official publications Government Statistical Service