Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to improve the clarity and accessibility of housing data published by the Office for National Statistics.

The Office for National Statistics produce statistics for the public good, according to the professional standards set out in the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. The Code applies to all UK bodies that produce official statistics, including my Department.

My Department works closely with officials from the Office for National Statistics on issues relating to housing data. We are currently helping the UK Statistics Authority to carry out their Systemic Review of Housing Statistics (embracing all data providers).