Pre-release access to Welsh Revenue Authority official statistics
This report outlines those who had pre-release access to the Official Statistics releases published. These reports are updated regularly.
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The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is named in The Official Statistics (Wales) Order 2017 as a body that produces official statistics, as defined by the Statistics and Registration Services Act 2007.
The Head of Data Analysis for the WRA grants pre-release access to WRA statistics.
1. Who has pre-release access to statistics in their final form
Pre-release access provides access to statistics in their final form before they are published. The rules governing who and why pre-release access is granted are set out in The Pre-release Access to Official Statistics (Wales) Order 2009.
Each of the recipients named on the pre-release access list signs a declaration confirming:
- they require access for their official functions
- they will comply to the conditions of pre-release access
Pre-release access to WRA statistics is provided 24 hours before the statistics are made publicly available.
2. Who has pre-release access for production purposes
Pre-release access is also given to a small number of people who are involved in producing the statistical publication. This includes:
- WRA statisticians
- translators
- secretaries (who have access to a mailbox of a recipient listed below)
- web publishing teams
Those who receive access for production purposes sign similar declarations, but they are not included on the list below.
3. List of positions with pre-release access to WRA statistics
We publish and regularly update the following list of positions which have pre-release access to WRA statistics. This is in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics.
The pre-release access list for earlier statistical releases is available on request.
Landfill Disposals Tax statistics (quarterly)
Last updated: 14 November 2024
- Chief Executive, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Head of Communications, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Landfill Disposals Tax policy adviser, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government.
- Special Adviser to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
- Director, Welsh Treasury, Welsh Government.
- Head of Fiscal Analysis, Welsh Treasury, Welsh Government.
- Economic Adviser, Welsh Government.
- Landfill Disposals Tax policy lead, Welsh Government.
- Head of Waste Strategy, Welsh Government.
Land Transaction Tax statistics (quarterly)
Last updated: 30 January 2025
- Chief Executive, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Head of Communications, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Land Transaction Tax policy adviser, Welsh Revenue Authority.
- Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government.
- Special Adviser to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government.
- Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government.
- Special Adviser to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government.
- Director, Welsh Treasury, Welsh Government.
- Head of Fiscal Analysis, Welsh Treasury, Welsh Government.
- Economic Advisers, Welsh Government.
- Land Transaction Tax policy lead, Welsh Government.
- Head of Council Tax Policy, Welsh Government.
- Head of Second Homes Policy, Welsh Government.
- Head of Housing Statistics, Welsh Government.
Land Transaction Tax statistics (monthly)
Last updated: 20 December 2024
- Economic Advisers, Welsh Government.