Epistatacadam on Nostr: In ONS defence part of its problem is it tries to keep the long time series of data ...

In ONS defence part of its problem is it tries to keep the long time series of data it holds intact, so replacement series are comparable. The cut backs like all public services have been severe falling revenues over the past 15 years have been constant and whilst initially easy to accommodate after 5 years they eat into daily activities. Not sure the basic vital statistics is still secure. The whispers about replacing the 10 yearly census; the power of money saving over function!