Public Support For British Shipping
Results of a recent MORI survey gives new impetus to the Government's Working Group on Shipping, established by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and involving six Government departments. The survey shows that nearly 9 out of 10 people (87%) agree that it is important for Britain to have a strong and competitive shipping industry.
Further more, almost as many, (85%) think everything should be done to ensure that British shipping companies can compete effectively with their rivals and that the Government should do all it can to support the shipping industry (84%).
The following question refers to the merchant fleet (as opposed to the Royal Navy). The British merchant fleet consists of ships carrying passengers, cargo and those undertaking special tasks such as off shore oil support. In times of war, the merchant fleet and British seafarers have provided necessary support to the armed forces.
Q Can you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement?
Base: 2,027
Tecnical Note
MORI interviewed a representative sample of 2,027 adults aged 15 and over at 159 sampling points across Great Britain between 29 January and 2 February 1998.
