National statistics

Pre-release (Northern Ireland)

Published 15 June 2023

Applies to Northern Ireland

The phrase ‘Pre-release access’ refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Student Loans in Northern Ireland: Financial Year 2022-23

The following persons are given pre-release access to the publications for up to 24 hours prior to release:

Department for the Economy (DfE) DfE Professional and Production staff
Student Loans Company Chief Executive
  Executive Director of Change, Data & Repayments
  Head of Repayment and Customer Services
  Head of Corporate Affairs
  Media Relations Manager
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)
  Lead Official for Statistics / Senior Business Intelligence Manager
  Business Intelligence Manager
  Senior Official Statistics Officer