The Falklands War - Panorama Survey 2
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 1,091 adults aged 18+ on 23 May 1982. Interviews were conducted face-to-face at 54 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?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 48 |
| Labour | 31 |
| Liberal / SDP Alliance (combined) | 20 |
| Other | 1 |
| Excludes: | |
| Would not vote | 6 |
| Undecided | 8 |
| Refused | 2 |
Q Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way the Government are now handling the situation in the Falkland Islands?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Satisfied | 75 |
| Dissatisfied | 18 |
| Don't know | 7 |
Q Do you think the Government was right to go ahead with the landing on the Falklands, or not?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Yes, right | 80 |
| No, wrong | 14 |
| Don't know | 6 |
Q Now that the attempt to recapture the Falklands has begun, should Britain continue fighting until Argentina agrees to leave the islands, or should Britain seek a ceasefire and further negotiations?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Continue fighting | 63 |
| Seek a ceasefire | 33 |
| Don't know | 4 |
Q (To those who would continue the fighting) If it seems likely that the invasion will lead to a considerable loss of British life, would you still favour continuing fighting until Argentina agrees to leave the islands? Base: 689
| % | |
|---|---|
| Yes, would still favour | 82 |
| No, would not | 12 |
| Don't know | 6 |
Q If Britain recaptures the Falklands, which of these options do you feel are acceptable, and which are not acceptable? Britain should retain the Falklands forever
| % | |
|---|---|
| Acceptable | 54 |
| Unacceptable | 34 |
| Don't know | 12 |
Q If Britain recaptures the Falklands, which of these options do you feel are acceptable, and which are not acceptable? Britain should re-open negotiations with Argentina on the status of the islands.
| % | |
|---|---|
| Acceptable | 50 |
| Unacceptable | 42 |
| Don't know | 8 |
Q If Britain recaptures the Falklands, which of these options do you feel are acceptable, and which are not acceptable? Britain should hand over the islands to a United Nations trusteeship.
| % | |
|---|---|
| Acceptable | 43 |
| Unacceptable | 47 |
| Don't know | 10 |
Q Do you think that Britain's football teams should play in the World Cup in June or not?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Yes, should | 73 |
| No, should not | 17 |
| Don't know | 10 |
