The Scottish Government

Introduction

High quality survey research is required by all levels of government to inform policy and public debates on a range of issues. Scottish survey results are increasingly being used with other statistics to monitor government targets.

A number of sample surveys of people, households and businesses are conducted on a UK/GB level and include a Scottish dimension. You may also be interested in Scottish Government Research.

Survey Harmonisation work is being undertaken to introduce common concepts and defintions across the large scale social surveys in Scotland.

• Survey Harmonisation

Surveys Conducted in Scotland

• Scottish Household Survey
  Up-to-date information on the characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of Scottish households on a range of issues
• Scottish Health Survey
  A wide range of health information
• Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey
  The experience, and the perception, of crime and policing in Scotland
• Scottish House Condition Survey
  The physical condition of houses and interviews with the people who live in them
• Public Attitudes to the Environment in Scotland Survey
  Survey of Public Attitudes to the Environment in Scotland

Surveys at GB or UK Level

• General Household Survey
  Data on five core topics: education, employment, health, housing, population and family
• Labour Force Survey
  Range of information on the UK labour market
• New Earnings Survey
  Information on the earnings of employees in businesses of all kinds and sizes
• Expenditure and Food Survey
  Information on household expenditure on goods and services as well as household income
• Family Resources Survey
  Information on households resources and income