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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, March 2002

Variable Details

VariableM30718M1
LabelWhy not currently contributing to a pension?
Question text Why are you not currently contributing to a pension? Response 1
Responses
1 Don't earn enough 84
2 Too many debts/bills/commitments 14
3 Can't afford to - general 87
4 Not working at the moment 97
5 Too early to start pension 33
6 Too late to start a pension 21
7 Not interested 25
8 Don't know enough about pensions 19
9 Relying on other sources of income 24
10 Not eligible to join my employer scheme 14
11 Not planning to stay with employer 11
12 Other investments offer better return 9
13 Don't think I'll live that long 2
14 Other 82
15 Don't know 15
98 Refused 1
Sysmiss 1256
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, March 2002
Interviewer InstructionsCODE ALL THAT APPLY
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;Adults;Households;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), 8 cycles per year thereafter.
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