The Scottish Executive will carry out any required work in consultation with data providersand other UK administrations in line with the normal NationalStatistics arrangements.Statisticians and otheranalysts working within the Scottish Executive are in regular contact withdata providers, other UK administrations and the funding councils regardinghigher education statistics. In particular, active membership of the HigherEducation Statistics Agency (HESA) statutory business committee and its subgroups will ensure that any necessary preparation work is carried out by HESA.