Public Attitudes Towards The Future Of Gibraltar
Almost 80 per cent of British people think that the Gibraltarians should have the right to decide about the future of Gibraltar say the findings of a MORI poll taken last weekend (15-17 March).
Almost 80 per cent of British people think that the Gibraltarians should have the right to decide about the future of Gibraltar say the findings of a MORI poll taken last weekend (15-17 March).
Topline Results
- MORI interviewed a representative sample of 1,003 British adults aged 16+ by telephone between 15-17 March 2002.
- Data are weighted to the known population profile.
I am now going to ask you some questions about Gibraltar. As you may know, the residents of Gibraltar are British citizens. At the moment the British and Spanish Governments are discussing the future of Gibraltar, which currently belongs to Britain.
Q I am now going to read out three statements. Which one of these, if any, comes closest to your own view?
| % | |
|---|---|
| The people of Gibraltar have the right to decide about the future of Gibraltar | 79 |
| The people of Gibraltar's interests should be taken into account but they should not be the ones to decide | 16 |
| The people of Gibraltar are a secondary factor and they must adapt to whatever is agreed for them by Britain and Spain | 3 |
| Other | * |
| Don't know | 3 |
