Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableGMBan
LabelGM foods shld. be banned, even if food prices suffer? A2.45bB2.42b
Question text You may have heard of genetically modified or 'GM' foods. These are made from plants which have had their genes altered. Some people say that growing these plants may damage other plants and wildlife and that food made from them may not be safe to eat. Other people say that growing these plants may mean lower food prices and less use of pesticides and weedkillers. Please say how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements about genetically modified (GM) foods. Genetically Modified (GM) foods should be banned, even if food prices suffer as a result. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 127
2 Agree 400
3 Neither agree nor disagree 664
4 Disagree 481
5 Disagree strongly 104
8 Can't choose 150
9 Not answered 60
-2 Skip, C+D versions 2004
-1 No self-completion 496
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.