The National Statistics (NS) Code of Practice and its 12 supporting Protocols require publication of a number of statements of practice.
Some of DCMS's statistics are designated as National Statistics. This means that they are produced in accordance with:
- The arrangements set out in the Framework for National Statistics
- The principles set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice, Statement of Principles
- Its 12 supporting Protocols
- The following compliance statements and policies, to which the Protocols refer: