Public Seek End To Hunting Debate
Almost three-quarters of the public think the Government has taken too long to resolve the hunting issue. A survey carried out by the MORI Social Research Institute shows 73% of people agree that the government has taken too long to resolve the issue, "one way or another".
The survey, commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the League Against Cruel Sports, shows one in seven (14%) believe the government is taking the right amount of time to deal with the issue and a further 14% express no opinion or are unsure.
Q As you may know, there has recently been a great deal of debate about whether hunting with dogs should be banned or not. From what you know, which one of these statements best reflects your view about the Government's role?
| % | |
|---|---|
| The Government has taken too long to resolve the hunting issue, one way or the other | 73 |
| The Government is taking the right amount of time to resolve the hunting issue, one way or the other | 14 |
| No opinion | 10 |
| Don't know | 4 |
Technical details
MORI interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,944 adults aged 15+ in 187 sampling points across Great Britain. Fieldwork was conducted face-to-face, in-home between 22-28 August 2002. Data are weighted to match the profile of the population.
