National statistics

Pre-release (Wales)

Updated 22 July 2022

Applies to Wales

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 Wales: Financial Year 2021-22

The following persons are given pre-release access to the publications for up to 5 working days prior to release:

Minsters Minister for Education and Welsh Language
  Private Secretary for the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
  Minister for Finance and Local Government
  Private Secretary for the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Senior Officials Director, Skills, Higher Education and Lifelong Learning
  Deputy Director, Higher Education Division
Press Office Press Officer, Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Policy Officials Head of Student Support and Subordinate Legislation
  Head of Higher Education Delivery
  Head of HE Performance Management & Student Finance
Analysts Head of Higher Education Statistics and Finance
  Higher Education and Student Finance Analytical Officer
  Higher Statistical Officer, Higher Education and Student Finance
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