130 annual report 2011 from public authorities or other parties. In order for the term ‘public statistics’ to be applicable, it is required that the underlying material has undergone a certain qualified specialist statistical analysis. And ‘scientific research’ must be understood to mean research which is part of a scientific context and is performed by institutions whose primary function is of a scientific nature, such as universities or public research institutes. The Ombudsman then stated that the National Social Appeals Board could not refuse the man’s request for access to the questionnaires returned by the local authorities with reference to the above-mentioned rule, and he recommended that the Board reopen the case. As the Board had in fact refused the man’s request for access with reference to this rule, the man should at the same time have received guidance about the option of applying for access to the questionnaires directly from the three local authorities. (Case No. 2010-4905-0016) q. prime minister’s office No cases concluded in 2011 were selected for publication in the Annual Report. r. ministry of transport No cases concluded in 2011 were selected for publication in the Annual Report. s. Ministry of foreign affairs No cases concluded in 2011 were selected for publication in the Annual Report.