IDG67000 - Procedure for disclosing to others (government): Office for National Statistics

Why share information with the Office for National Statistics?

ONS is a government department that provides statistical and registration services. It is responsible for producing a wide range of economic and social statistics and leads the UK government’s statistical service.

Procedure for disclosure

Section 91 VAT Act 1994 allows HMRC to disclose certain VAT information to assist ONS in compiling and maintaining a central register of businesses and for the purpose of any statistical survey conducted by the ONS.

Only the Head of CT & VAT, within Product and Process Groups, may disclose this information to ONS

If an officer from the ONS asks you for information, you must pass on this request to CT & VAT. Offices other than CT & VAT are not permitted to disclose this information to ONS. See IDG90100 for the relevant CT & VAT contact details.

Devolved administrations

This guidance applies to England, Scotland and Wales.

Further guidance

If you receive a request for information and are unsure how to proceed, please contact Information Strategy for advice. See IDG90100 for contact details, and for the relevant CT & VAT details.

Disclosures between Statistics and Analysis Trade Unit (SATU) and ONS

Please note: guidance is currently being revised for disclosures between Statistics and Analysis of Trade Unit (SATU) and ONS. If you work in this area please proceed as currently, pending further guidance. Contact SATU if you have any queries on this matter (see IDG90100).