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"Unlock Democracy"

FIELDWORK DATES: 18TH - 20TH APRIL 2012

Prepared by YouGov plc On behalf of Unlock Democracy


YouGov plc 2012

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YouGov / Unlock Democracy Survey Results


Sample Size: 2349 GB Adults Fieldwork: 18th - 20th April 2012 Voting intention Total Weighted Sample Unweighted Sample Sometimes major political issues, such as Scottish and Welsh devolution or the electoral system, have been decided by referendum. Thinking about how referendums are called, which of the following best reflects your view? Only the government and Parliament should have to power to call a referendum on an issue There should be a way for the public to trigger a referendum, such as by collecting a certain number of signatures on a petition Neither Don't know Currently the House of Lords is mostly made up of people appointed by the political parties, or independent peers nominated by the House of Lords appointment Commission. There are also seats for 21 bishops and 92 hereditary peers who have inherited their titles. All the political parties at Westminster have said there should be some sort of reform of the House of Lords. Which of the following would you prefer for the House of Lords in the future? A fully elected chamber A mostly elected chamber, with a small number of appointed members A chamber with equal numbers of appointed and elected members A mostly appointed chamber, with a small number of elected members A fully appointed chamber Don't know 22 34 23 29 28 22 22 26 19 16 21 22 25 26 16 27 21 22 18 32 2349 2349 % Con 566 % Lab 728 % Lib Dem 171 % Con 747 744 % 2010 Vote Lab 626 584 % Lib Dem 504 553 % Gender Male 1142 1127 % Female 1207 1222 % Age 18-24 25-39 284 123 % 599 594 % 40-59 803 1027 % 60+ 662 605 % Social grade ABC1 1339 1570 % C2DE 1010 779 % London 301 344 % Rest of South 763 792 % Region Midlands / Wales 503 458 % North 578 551 % Scotland 204 204 %

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29 16 22 5 6 22

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Fieldwork: 18th - 20th April 2012 Voting intention Total Weighted Sample Unweighted Sample 2349 2349 % Con 566 % Lab 728 % Lib Dem 171 % Con 747 744 % 2010 Vote Lab 626 584 % Lib Dem 504 553 % Gender Male 1142 1127 % Female 1207 1222 % Age 18-24 25-39 284 123 % 599 594 % 40-59 803 1027 % 60+ 662 605 % Social grade ABC1 1339 1570 % C2DE 1010 779 % London 301 344 % Rest of South 763 792 % Region Midlands / Wales 503 458 % North 578 551 % Scotland 204 204 %

Some people have said that an appointed House of Lords is desirable as it allows the appointment of experts such as professors and scientists who might not run for election. Other people have said that there are better ways of involving experts in debates and decisions on laws without making them members of the Lords. Which of the following best reflects your view? It is better to appoint experts from many different areas as full members of the House of Lords, so they can contribute to all areas and discussions It is better to invite experts on the particular law being discussed to take part in committees and debates on the area they are an expert in; there is no need for them to become full members of the House of Lords Neither Don't know Many existing members of the House of Lords are opposed to the Lords being replaced by an elected chamber and have said they would vote to block any changes. Which of the following best reflects your view? The House of Lords itself should have to agree to any changes to how the House of Lords is appointed or elected If the House of Commons votes to replace the House of Lords with an elected chamber the existing House of Lords should not be able to block the change Neither Don't know 20 30 16 32 28 16 19 24 16 18 17 19 24 24 16 18 23 21 17 18 32 41 31 39 38 29 32 34 30 34 35 29 33 34 30 34 33 34 31 24

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