A minimum of three months notice of change to the publication dates for all key data is given, and generally more notice is given. 2QQ, United Kingdom. 2QQ, United Kingdom. This document, which also reproduces the statistical law under which the ONS operates, is published by the Government Statistical Service and is also available from the ONS Library, Office for National Statistics, Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport, Gwent, NP10 8XG, United Kingdom. The data on the International Investment Position are disseminated by the ONS as a service to the public.
Any ministerial commentary is issued separately.
Quarterly estimates are generally overwritten by annual benchmark estimates which usually become available 12 months after the end of the relevant year. Major changes are normally carried out as part of the annual production round. This publication relates principally to the rest of the world sector of the National Accounts rather than the Balance of Payments itself. The IIP data are processed in parallel with the rest of the national accounts. Income, flows and positions are consistent with domestic data.