Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British General Election Study, 1997; Cross Section Survey

Variable Details

VariableREFPR
LabelWho should decide on proportional representation? Q209b
Question text Here are some decisions that could be made either by the MPs we elect to parliament or by everyone having a say in a special vote or referendum. Who do you think should make the decision whether or not Britain should introduce proportional representation so that the number of MPs each party gets matches more closely the number of votes each party gets? Should that decision be made by elected MPs in parliament or by everyone in a referendum?
Responses
1 British MPs 443
2 Referendum 2058
8 Can't choose 571
9 Not answered 21
-1 No self completion 522
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish General Election Study, 1997; Cross Section Survey
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ONLY
UniverseAdults aged 18+ living in Great Britain;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeCross-sectional (one-time) study