The Countryside March Survey

A quarter (27%) of those who marched through London on the 'Life and Liberty' march this weekend believe fox hunting should be the main priority for the Countryside Alliance. The MORI Social Research Institute survey, commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and League Against Cruel Sports, was carried out along the march route.

Participants were asked: "As you probably know, the Countryside Alliance has been closely involved in the organisation of today's march. In your opinion, what one campaign issue should be the main priority for the Countryside Alliance?"

Apart from Fox Hunting, one in five (21%) said farming. Schools, healthcare, affordable housing and jobs were each named by just one in 50 (two percent) and one percent said crime prevention.

On political attitudes, eight in 10 of those stating a voting preference (82%) on the march said they would vote Conservative if there was an election tomorrow, compared to a national Conservative "share of vote" figure of 27%.

Topline Results

• 628 people interviewed, face-to-face, on 22nd September 2002
• Random selection, data unweighted
• Figures are for share of vote. Those saying they would not vote, who refused to give an answer, or who were undecided have been excluded

Q As you probably know, the Countryside Alliance has been closely involved in the organisation of today's march. In your opinion, what one campaign issue should be the main priority for the Countryside Alliance?

Demographics

Q And which of these best describes the area where you live most of the time?

QC How would you vote if there were a General Election tomorrow? (IF AGED 15-17 ADD: If you were old enough to vote?)

QD Which party are you most inclined to support?

Figures are based on those stating party preference ("share of vote").