Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Welsh Election Study (Wales Life and Times Study), 2001

Variable Details

VariableVOTESYSW
LabelQ141. Do you like the new way of voting or the old?
Question text Some people prefer the new way of voting for the Welsh National Assembly as they say it means all parties are fairly represented. Others say that the old way of voting used in elections to the UK House of Commons is better as it produces effective government. Which view comes closer to your own? Should elections to the Welsh National Assembly keep to the new way of voting, or, should elections to the Welsh National Assembly use the old way of voting? IF ASKED: This refers to 'proportional representation'
Responses
1 New way of voting 499
2 Should use old way voting 437
8 Don't know 147
9 Not answered 2
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationWelsh Election Study (Wales Life and Times Study), 2001
UniverseAdults aged 18+ living in private households in Wales during 2001.;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The study was repeated in 2003 (see SN:5052).