Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

06 Introduction Among other things, SHS data is used for: • The National Performance Framework, measuring progress towards Scotland’s National Outcomes. • Local Authority Performance Measurements, specifically in developing local Single Outcome Agreements, and to understand and improve local needs and circumstances. • Housing policy, as it is used to determine the size of the Private Rented Sector, allocate affordable housing funding and to inform housing plans. • Fuel Poverty Policy, as it is the only nationally representative source of data on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and house conditions. • Climate Change Policy, as Transport and Housing Energy Efficiency data are crucial for monitoring carbon emissions, as well as analysing public attitudes on climate change. SHS Data is not only used by the government, but also used by charities and academics. Anyone can access and use the survey data online in our new Data Explorer! Help Shape Scotland