# The Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


OFFICIAL STATISTICS
Made 28th January 2026
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 6(1)(b)(ii) and (2) of the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 6(3) of that Act the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Statistics Board.
In accordance with section 65(6)(a) of that Act a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/38/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/official-statistics-scotland-amendment-order-2026/introduction
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