Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Living Costs and Food Survey, 2011

Variable Details

VariableXmasBon
LabelBenefits: In the last 12 months, have you received a state Christmas bonus?
Question text Is this paid as part of your pension or do you receive a separate payment?
Responses
1 Yes 2090
2 No 8572
Sysmiss 2761
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLiving Costs and Food Survey, 2011
UniverseNational;Households in the United Kingdom surveyed during 2011.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Due to funding constraints, from January 2010 the Northern Ireland (NI) sample used for the LCF will be reduced to a sample proportionate to the NI population relative to the UK.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study; From January 2006, the EFS (now LCF) moved from a financial to calendar year basis in anticipation of the IHS.