War in Afghanistan Poll

• MORI interviewed 603 adults aged 18+
• Interviews were conducted by telephone on 1-2 November 2001
• Results are based on all respondents unless otherwise stated
• Data are weighted to the known population profile
• An '*' indicates a finding of less than 0.5%, but greater than zero
• Where percentages do not add up to exactly 100% this may be due to computer rounding, the exclusion of "don't knows" or to multiple answers
• Poll conducted by MORI on behalf of The Mail on Sunday

Q1 Do you approve or disapprove of the way Tony Blair is handling the British response to the terrorist attacks on 11th September?

Q2 The United States and Britain launched military strikes against Afghanistan in response to the terrorist attacks on 11th September. Do you support or oppose taking action against Afghanistan?

Q3 Now that the US has taken military action, do you support or oppose British troops being involved in this action?

I am now going to read out a number of statements about the military attacks on Afghanistan, and I would like you to tell me whether you agree or disagree with each.

Q4 The British and American governments have clear objectives for the military attacks on Afghanistan.

Q5 The military attacks on Afghanistan have been successful so far in achieving these objectives.

Q6 The military attacks on Afghanistan will be successful in the end in achieving these objectives.

Q7 Do you think there should be a halt in the bombings, or do you think they should continue? [IF HALT] And do you think they should stop for good, or should the bombing start again if there is no progress in achieving the British and American objectives?

Do you think that, as a result of military attacks on Afghanistan . . .

Q8 Osama bin Laden will or will not be captured or killed?

Q9 The Taliban regime will or will not be overthrown?

Q10 Has the military response taken by George W Bush and Tony Blair made you more or less afraid for your personal safety, or has it made no difference?

Q11 Do you think that the events since September 11th make it more likely that Britain will go into an economic recession, less likely, or do you think it will make no difference?

Q12 Some people have suggested that any British Muslims who go to Afghanistan to fight for the Taliban should be prosecuted for treason if they return to this country. Do you support or oppose this idea?