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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, August 2005

Variable Details

VariableM236_501
LabelWays we in the U.K. can be affected by poverty in developing countries
Question text In what ways, if any, do you think we in the United Kingdom can be affected by poverty in developing countries? Response 1.
Responses
1 By damaging the earth s environment 48
2 By affecting UK jobs and exports 96
3 By leading to conflict and war 103
4 Increasing risk of tropical / other diseases 35
5 Increasing the risks associated with foreign travel 8
6 Financial cost of providing aid/ cancelling debt 143
7 Immigration / refugees 204
8 Trade (general) 85
9 Cheap imports 37
10 Feel obliged to do something 45
11 Global effects 16
12 Other ways 73
13 Not affected 230
998 Refused 0
999 Don't know 0
98 Refused 2
99 Don't know 124
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, August 2005
Interviewer InstructionsCode all that apply. - Do not prompt. If you code as 'Other ways' please record verbatim at next question.
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), eight cycles per year thereafter.
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