The Scottish Household Survey provides the Scottish Government with accurate information about the composition, characteristics and behaviour of Scottish households at both a national and local authority level.
The survey is designed to provide up-to-date information about the characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of Scottish households on a range of issues. It focuses on the areas of transport and social inclusion issues such as housing, health and neighbourhood.
Sources:
The survey began in 1999 and is currently funded until 2009. Interviews are carried out in approximately 15,500 randomly selected households each year.
Data Availability:
The Scottish Household Survey contains details on the following topics/areas:
Format of the Data:
The results of the survey are available from SHS Annual Reports, and various Scottish Government Statistical Bulletins. These can be obtained in either paper format or electronically via the internet.
Data Use:
The Scottish Household Survey will provide the Scottish Government and other interested parties with accurate, up-to-date information on the impact on households and individuals of key services and policies which the Parliament is now responsible. This will assist in the effective evaluation of policy and the development of policy advice.
Data Access:
Copies of The Scottish Household Survey Annual and Technical Reports, Quarterly Bulletins and other related publications are available from The Stationery Office Bookshop and also on the survey's website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/shs
Cost:
Survey bulletins are priced at between £5.00 and £20.00 whereas information via the internet is available free.
Contacts:
The main contact for the Scottish Household Survey is:
The Project Manager, Tel 0131 244 8420; Fax. 0131 244 7573
Email: shs@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
