National statistics

Pre-release (Scotland)

Updated 22 July 2022

Applies to Scotland

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 Scotland: Financial Year 2021-22

The following persona are given pre-release access up to 24 hours prior to release:

Scottish Government First Minister  
  Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills  
  Minister for Higher Education, Further Education, Youth Employment and Skills  
  Director of Advanced Learning and Science (x 2 - Job Share)  
  Head of Higher Education and Science Division    
  Policy Officer  
   Policy Manager: Student Support and Participation           
   Head of Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis   
  Statistician  
  Assistant Economist        
  Special Adviser  
  Media Manager                
  Head of FMQ team                                                        
SAAS Interim Chief Executive SAAS                    
  Head of Communications                  
  Senior Policy Manager                                     
  Director of Finance  
  Assistant Statistician                               
  Head of Strategic Policy       
  Head of Engagement  
Student Loans Company Chief Executive Officer  
  Executive Director - Repayments & Customer Compliance  
  Head of Repayment and Customer Services  
  Head of Corporate Affairs  
  Senior Manager External Affairs & Strategic Relations  
  Media Relations Manager  
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)  
  Lead Official for Statistics / ED&A Senior Manager  
  Analytics Manager  
  Senior Official Statistics Officer