Speaking about Professor Sir Charles Bean’s review of economic statistics, which has been published this morning, Sir Andrew Dilnot, Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, welcomed the report's recommendations:

“The Authority welcomes Sir Charles's recommendations, which set out a compelling vision for economic statistics and alongside the Authority strategy "Better Statistics, Better Decisions", will help to deliver high quality economic statistics

"The Authority will now take time to read and consider the report and its findings."

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