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
Annex A ACTIONS FROM NSH SG MEETING – 9th January 2017 Action No Para Action Responsible Status 1 3.2 Becki to ensure the language on the ToR and the Harmonisation Process Model is consistent. Becki Complete 2 4.2 Becki to include ‘Inform SPSC’ (via regular update from NSH SG) within stage F. Review and maintain. Becki Complete 3 4.3 Becki to produce a document to show which stage Harmonised Principles are at on the Harmonisation Process Model. Becki 4 5.2 Harmonisation Team to ensure the existing principle and the proposed changes for approval are presented to the Steering Group. Harmonisation Team/Becki Aquilina On going 5 5.3 Harmonisation Team to ensure the SG are provided with a summary or previous discussions at NSHG before the SG are asked to approve a new or revised principle. Harmonisation Team/Becki Aquilina On going 6 5.4 Harmonisation Team to contact the Demographic Topic Lead for strong user needs evidence for categories 4 and 5. Harmonisation Team/Becki Aquilina 7 6.1 Harmonisation Team to circulate the workplan priorities to SG members. Harmonisation Team/Ian Sidney 8 6.2 Harmonisation Team to invite ONS Data as a Service to become member of the BHTFG Harmonisation Team/Ian Sidney 9 7.2 Becki to move SurveyMonkey questionnaire to Q2 on the Communication Plan Becki Complete 10 7.2 Charlie to discuss the timing of the Code of Practice stocktake consultation with a view to linking in with the planned Harmonisation SurveyMonkey questionnaire Charlie 11 7.3 Becki to add presenting Business Harmonisation to BEIS to the Communication Plan Becki Complete 12 7.4 Becki to include develop online Harmonisation training to the Communication Plan for use across the GSS GSR Becki Complete