Speed of reducing the deficit
Q Which of these comes closest to your opinion about how the government goes about reducing the deficit?
| June 2010 | September 2010 | October 2010 | March 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| It is important to cut spending quickly even if these means immediate job losses, because it will be better for the economy in the long term | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
| It is better to cut spending more slowly, reduce the impact on public services and the economy | 69 | 75 | 68 | 70 |
| Neither | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Don't know | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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