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Pre-release (Scotland)

Published 15 June 2023

Applies to Scotland

The phrase ‘Pre-release access’ refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Student Loans in Scotland: Financial Year 2022-23

The following persons are given pre-release access up to 24 hours prior to release:

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills  
  Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans  
  Director of Lifelong Learning and Skills  
  Deputy Director, Lifelong Learner Division    
  Senior Policy Manager, Student Financial Support  
  Policy Officer, Student Financial Support  
  Head of Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis                   
  Statistician                        
  Senior Assistant Statistician  
  Assistant Economist                            
  Media Manager         
  Special Advisor (SpAd)                                    
SAAS Chief Executive SAAS                    
  Director of Strategy and Operations                
  Head of Communications                  
  Senior Policy Manager                                     
  Director of Finance  
  Assistant Statistician                               
  Head of Strategic Policy       
  Head of Engagement  
Student Loans Company Chief Executive  
  Executive Director of Change, Data & Repayments  
  Head of Repayment and Customer Services  
  Head of Corporate Affairs  
  Media Relations Manager  
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)  
  Lead Official for Statistics / Senior Business Intelligence Manager  
  Business Intelligence Manager  
  Senior Official Statistics Officer