8.1 The following topics were identified; - Race Disparity Report (tool due to be published in autumn) - Just Managing (JAM) families who are just about managing to make ends meet – - Code of Practice stocktake - Brexit (business surveys using European definitions) - Withdrawal of ONS Special Licence Data (implications) - Data Sharing Legislation (implications) - Digital and Technology (becoming more important stakeholders) 9.0 AOB, items for next meeting and next meeting dates Jen Woolford – 8.1 Steve has kindly agreed to take over as Chair of the National Statistics Harmonisation Group (NSHG). The SG was keen to have a non ONS Chair of the NSHG which would bring a wider GSS perspective to the group. 8.2 A review of the Methodology function within ONS has been conducted and has an impact on where Harmonisation is within the organisation. The review suggested the Harmonisation Team, Good Practice Team (GPT) and the Quality Centre (QC) become one unit. It is likely that the unit will remain within Methodology. This is seen as a positive move as all teams are GSS focussed and will help towards widening links across the GSS. Charlie will provide more information as it becomes available. 8.3 The following items for the next meeting were suggested; - Update on OSR Mark Pont – - Recap on approving age Bandings - Update on Business Harmonisation Prestwood and Charlie Wroth-Smith – - Methodology Review and changes in the organisation; how is it working? 8.2 The next meeting is planned for 28th March 2017 and invites have been sent to SG members. Becki Aquilina ONS Harmonisation Team January 2017
8.1 The following topics were identified; - Race Disparity Report (tool due to be published in autumn) - Just Managing (JAM) – families who are just about managing to make ends meet - Code of Practice stocktake - Brexit (business surveys using European definitions) - Withdrawal of ONS Special Licence Data (implications) - Data Sharing Legislation (implications) - Digital and Technology (becoming more important stakeholders) 9.0 AOB, items for next meeting and next meeting dates – Jen Woolford 8.1 Steve has kindly agreed to take over as Chair of the National Statistics Harmonisation Group (NSHG). The SG was keen to have a non ONS Chair of the NSHG which would bring a wider GSS perspective to the group. 8.2 A review of the Methodology function within ONS has been conducted and has an impact on where Harmonisation is within the organisation. The review suggested the Harmonisation Team, Good Practice Team (GPT) and the Quality Centre (QC) become one unit. It is likely that the unit will remain within Methodology. This is seen as a positive move as all teams are GSS focussed and will help towards widening links across the GSS. Charlie will provide more information as it becomes available. 8.3 The following items for the next meeting were suggested; - Update on OSR – Mark Pont - Recap on approving age Bandings - Update on Business Harmonisation – Prestwood and Charlie Wroth-Smith - Methodology Review and changes in the organisation; how is it working? 8.2 The next meeting is planned for 28th March 2017 and invites have been sent to SG members. Becki Aquilina ONS Harmonisation Team January 2017
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