# The Official Statistics Order 2008, Introduction: Introductory text


Official Statistics
Made 31st March 2008
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1(2)
This Order is made by the Minister for the Cabinet Office in exercise of the powers conferred by section 6(1)(b) and (2) of the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007.
In accordance with section 6(3) of that Act he has consulted with the Statistics Board.
In accordance with section 65(2) of that Act a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/928/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/official-statistics-order-2008/introduction
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