Workers in this minor group conduct research in the science of statistics to develop new and improved statistical methodology, advise on practical applications of statistical methods, plan and conduct statistical surveys and evaluate, organise and interpret statistical data; conduct research in fundamental mathematics, develop and improve mathematical techniques, advise on application of mathematical techniques for solution of problems in specific fields; apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics and financial affairs to the design and operation of insurance and pensions schemes; analyse data-processing needs and problems of business enterprises and other organisations, advise on and introduce mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic data-processing systems; prepare programmes to control automatic processing of data by computer; and perform technical tasks contributory to the work of statisticians, mathematicians and actuaries.