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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

OPCS Omnibus Survey, July 1994

Variable Details

Variablem95.9a
LabelMain reason for problems
Responses
1 Jobloss/redundancy 18
2 Own business failure 3
3 Drop in wages 9
4 Reduced income - self employed 4
5 Relationship breakdown 5
6 Other reason 9
7 Low income 39
8 High water bills 4
9 Unexpected expenses 13
10 Overspending 3
11 Debts left behind 3
12 Overlooked payment 24
13 Error in DD / SO 2
14 Thought payment by DSS 1
15 Other 18
Sysmiss 1922
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOPCS Omnibus Survey, July 1994
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