I am pleased to note the publication of Administrative Data Research (ADR) UK 2023-2024 Annual Reports this week – including progress made by ADR Wales – our Welsh Government and higher education partnership.
These reports demonstrate the value of linking administrative data for research. In Wales we are keen to make more use of administrative data, such as GP records, school attainment information, or car tax.
There has been a lot of progress made since the publication of our ADR Wales Strategy and the Planned Programme of Work (2022-2026) I launched in the Senedd on 1 December 2022. The success of our partnership is clearly articulated in these latest Annual Reports, which highlight Welsh case studies and milestones achieved in Wales.
Research such as linked data analysis on domestic abuse safeguarding, interventions to prevent homelessness, and active travel, provide important evidence that will inform decisions taken by Welsh Ministers in the future.
This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep members informed. Should members wish me to make a further statement or to answer questions on this when the Senedd returns I would be happy to do so.
