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If yes, record details then refer respondent to prompt card M2 as a probe for other items
If no, ask respondent to check card M2
Showcard (M2) options:
(1) Subscriptions and regular payments to
- Motoring organisations (AA, RAC, etc.)
- National Trust
- Magazines and newspapers
- Charities and religious organisations
- Social, sports and leisure clubs
(2) Regular payments for goods (e.g. vegetable box, Wine Club)
(3) Investments in savings, pensions, etc.
(4) Any other regular payments by standing order or direct debit or credit card
Universe
Location of units of observation: National;Population: Households in the United Kingdom surveyed during 2013.
Sampling
Multi-stage stratified random sample
Study Type
Repeated cross-sectional study; From January 2006, the EFS (now LCF) moved from a financial to calendar year basis in anticipation of the IHS.