Scottish Government

Annex A: Using APS data

How data are displayed in Tables

In this publication, all levels are rounded to the nearest hundred (excluding table 20). Proportions are calculated on un-rounded figures and are rounded to the first decimal place. Totals may not equal the sum of individual components due to rounding. All results are based on the area of residence unless otherwise stated.

* indicates data are suppressed as estimates are below the reliability threshold.

Data Access

NOMIS

APS data (including confidence limits) for the whole of the UK and other government office regions are available free of charge from the Nomis ^® website - http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/.

The Nomis website also holds data on claimants of benefits, vacancies and employees.

UK Data Archive

APS micro data are available to users through the Data Archive at Essex University. Access to these data is through a 'Special Licence' scheme, which allows access to detailed data provided that the research use is fully described and strict conditions of access are adhered too. More detail is available on the Data Archive website - http://www.data-archive.ac.uk.

Scottish Government

The Labour Market Statistics Branch at the Scottish Government publish data from the LFS and APS on their website - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Labour-Market

Alternatively, tabulations are also available on request:

Email: labour-market.statistics@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Office for National Statistics

ONS publish a quarterly 'Local area labour markets: statistical indicators' report which includes a range of labour market indicators for local areas across the UK. The reports can be accessed on their website ⁷.