The Falklands War - Panorama Survey 1

Note: the Falklands War lasted from 2 April 1982, when the Argentine Navy with thousands of troops landed on the Falklands, until 14 June 1982 when the large Argentine garrison in Port Stanley was defeated, effectively ending the conflict.

MORI interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,036 adults aged 18+ on 16 May 1982. Interviews were conducted face-to-face at 52 constituency sampling points across Great Britain. Data were weighted to match the profile of the population. The survey was conducted for BBC Panorama.

Q How would you vote if there were a general election tomorrow? Q (If Undecided / Refused) Which party are you most inclined to support?

Q Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way the Government are now handling the situation in the Falkland Islands?

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? Argentine troops to withdraw immediately from the Falkland Islands

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? The Argentine flag to be removed from the Falklands during negotiations

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? Full British administration of the Islands to be restored immediately

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? Argentina to recognise British sovereignty of the Falklands pending a final agreement

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? Argentina to recognise full British sovereignty for ever

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? The Falkland Islanders to have the final say in any settlement

Q In any negotiations with Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which of these conditions do you think are essential and should be insisted upon by the government, and which do you feel are not absolutely essential? The Falkland Islanders' views to be considered seriously even if they are not binding

Q The sticking point from Argentina's point of view is sovereignty, that is ownership of the Falkland Islands. A number of suggestions have been made of ways in which the issue of sovereignty could be decided. I would like you to tell me for each whether or not you consider this to be an acceptable solution. Britain to recognise Argentine sovereignty and withdraw immediately

Q The sticking point from Argentina's point of view is sovereignty, that is ownership of the Falkland Islands. A number of suggestions have been made of ways in which the issue of sovereignty could be decided. I would like you to tell me for each whether or not you consider this to be an acceptable solution. Britain to recognise eventual Argentine sovereignty but to keep British sovereignty for an agreed period of time

Q The sticking point from Argentina's point of view is sovereignty, that is ownership of the Falkland Islands. A number of suggestions have been made of ways in which the issue of sovereignty could be decided. I would like you to tell me for each whether or not you consider this to be an acceptable solution. Britain to retain sovereignty but allow a joint administration with Argentina

Q The sticking point from Argentina's point of view is sovereignty, that is ownership of the Falkland Islands. A number of suggestions have been made of ways in which the issue of sovereignty could be decided. I would like you to tell me for each whether or not you consider this to be an acceptable solution. Transfer sovereignty to United Nations trusteeship

Q The sticking point from Argentina's point of view is sovereignty, that is ownership of the Falkland Islands. A number of suggestions have been made of ways in which the issue of sovereignty could be decided. I would like you to tell me for each whether or not you consider this to be an acceptable solution. Britain to keep sovereignty and only hand it over if the islanders agree

Q How much longer do you think negotiations should continue before Britain invades the Falklands?

Q If negotiations do break down, which of the following options on this card would you favour?

Q If Britain does decide to invade the islands, should Britain bomb military bases in Argentina or not?

Q Are you satisfied with the way the situation in the Falklands has been covered by ...?