Devolution

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.

Q ... To what extent do you support or oppose: "Hold a referendum on changing the system we use to elect MPs"

Q. ...tell me ... whether you support or oppose ... Fixing the length of a parliament so removing the power of government to choose the date of an election

The British public are in favour of increasing the powers and financial control of local government. Six in ten say they would like their local council to have more freedom to set the council tax at the level needed to provide good services. Two in five people also feel that the influence of councils could increase if central and local government improved the way they work together.

Q Which of these options would you most like to see for running Scotland as a whole?

A wide-ranging survey on political and constitutional issues and election campaigns, for the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust (JRRT).

A MORI poll for the Irish Times during the 1992 British general election.

A survey of British opinion during the 1992 general election campaign, for the Irish Times

A wide-ranging survey on political and constitutional issues and election campaigns, for the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust (JRRT).