Most governments have departments dedicated to statistics. Some are even called the Statistics Department (mathematicians aren't known for being creative) and like any other government department they have offices and waiting rooms.
It did cross my mind that if they were really well organised (it is statisticians we're talking about here) they'd have a much improved queuing system to other departments.
You take your number and the screen shows not only who's being served but the chances of when you'll be served. "If your number is between 119 and 126 you might be served in 30 minutes...almost definitely served within 45 minutes...and definitely in..."
Or maybe they're just as normal and energy sapping as every other department.
