28/11/2015 BBC Wales Today

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Office for National Statistics staff in Newport are anxious that

a government review will lead to jobs leaving South Wales.

That's according to the union which represents them.

Sir Charlie Bean, who's in charge of the review, will publish

his initial findings next week.

We were caught in a blizzard of stats this week as the Chancellor

delivered his spending review, showering us all with fractions,

percentages and decimals.

But just how reliable is this type of data?

It's not just the comfort people are choosing but the look as well.

At George Osborne's request, that's the question this man is

trying to put to bed.

Sir Charlie Bean began his review into the production of

UK statistics nearly four months ago.

As the UK's primary source of economic data Sir Charlie's review

will focus on the Office of National Statistics and its Newport base.

This is where two thirds of the organisation's staff have been

based since for the past few years since a relocation programme

carried out and so there's a degree of concern here now

for the future.

There is some anxiety obviously.

We have 2,000 people working here at Newport ONS,

600 working directly on economic statistics.

That's what Charlie Bean's review is looking at.

We would strongly oppose any proposal to transfer work

or jobs from Newport.

In recent times the ONS has been criticised

for the quality of its work and some have questioned the decision to take

so many workers out of London.

There has been a continuous barrage of criticism of the ONS in Newport

since it first came, especially from the establishment

of statisticians in London who wanted everything

in the capital city.

Sir Charlie Bean has previously suggested he thinks the ONS'

performance has deteriorated and the relocation to Newport

came at a cost, one that can't be recovered by simply

moving everyone back to London.

And though he will look at expanding the London-based team

he's also said Newport could become a hotspot of statistical expertise.

Meanwhile, the ONS told us it

"welcomed the Bean review as an opportunity

"to review systems and processes for measuring the changing economy"

and the organisation "looks forward to reading the interim report

"when it's published on Wednesday."

And you can hear more on that story on Sunday Politics

Wales, tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock on BBC One Wales.

As the debate over British military intervention in Syria intensifies,

Plaid Cymru's leader has said the Prime Minister has failed to

make the case for air strikes.

Leanne Wood says she won't support action unless David Cameron

addresses "outstanding questions."

Plaid, who have three MPs, say he's failed to deliver

a comprehensive plan which is backed fully by the UN.

For the first time today, members of the public have been

allowed in to the new ?50 million arts centre in Bangor.

Pontio, which also houses the University's students' union,

was due to open its doors over a year ago but has been blighted

by delays and rising costs.

Once we feel people are coming in here and taking ownership of the

place for themselves, they find something relevant to them here.

The cinema is back in Bangor at last. Hallelujah!

That is something we're all looking forward to,

and Theatr Bryn Terfel of course will open its doors next week.

So something for everybody, I hope.

The pink pavilion which has housed the main stage

at the National Eisteddfod for the past ten years is to be replaced.

The festival's organisers say the new Evolution structure is more

sturdy and will offer a better experience for everyone at next

year's Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.

Rugby.

In the Pro12, the Ospreys fought back to beat the Cardiff Blues

13-6 at the Liberty Stadium.

A try from Alun Wyn Jones proved to be the turning point, with

Sam Davies kicking two penalties.

The Blues captain Sam Warburton limped off with an ankle injury.

Football.

In the Championship, Cardiff City have drawn 2-2

against Burnley at home.

An own goal by Matthew Connolly gave the visitors the draw

in the 90th minute.

In League Two, it was Newport County's first win

in five games, beating Luton 3-0.

In the National League, Wrexham lost 3-2 to Macclesfield Town.

Time for the weather now.

It's been a day of heavy rain and strong winds with gales on the

coast and there's more on the way.

Rain again tonight and staying windy.

Tomorrow, it's not looking much better either.

Watch out for any gales inland with even worse winds on the hills

and along the coasts.

It'll stay mild though with highs of around 12 Celsius.

That's Wales Today.

We'll be back tomorrow at 6.10pm.

Have a good evening, bye for now.