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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2011

Variable Details

VariableChCandte
LabelWho should have a say in deciding who stands as a party's candidate for MP B2.23C2.22.
Question text Before each general election, each of the political parties has to choose someone as their candidate to be the local MP. Who do you think should have a say in deciding who stands as a party’s candidate? Should it be only those who are paid-up members of the party locally, all those locally who usually vote for the party, or, everyone in the constituency, whether they usually vote for the party or not, or can’t choose?
Responses
1 Only those who are paid-up members of the party locally 440
2 All those locally who usually vote for the party 520
3 Everyone in constituency, whether usually vote for pty or no 563
8 Can't choose 360
9 Not answered (9) 26
-2 skip, not asked this version 936
-1 No self-completion 466
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2011
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;See documentation for each BSA year for full details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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