Below are the results of my recent survey. I would like to thank all those who took the time to respond. The findings are helping me tremendously to represent your views in Westminster.
| Which of the following statements do you agree with? |
What would you consider the most serious problem for you? |
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| How greatly do you feel life has been affected by rising utility bills? |
Do you feel the government is doing enough to counter international energy prices? |
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| Do you worry about losing your job? |
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Transport and Travel
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| Should road tax on new cars be based on how much CO2 they produce? |
Do you share, or are you a member of a car sharing club? |
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| Do you walk to work, or walk your children to school? |
If yes, how many times a week do you do this? |
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| Do you use public transport? |
If yes, which do you use most often? |
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| Considering public transport, how do you feel about the following? |
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Crime
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| Should police have powers to 'stop & search' in our local community, including schools? |
Have you ever been a victim of crime?, If yes, what have you experienced? |
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Our Homes
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| Is there enough housing to rent in your area? |
Do you feel there should be more opportunities for part-rent/part-mortgage properties? |
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| Who do you think the government should support? |
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Immigration
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| The government has introduced a points system to ensure workers from outside the EU can only work in the UK if there is a shortage of British workers with particular skills, Do you think this is a good idea? |
As we are members of the EU, it is possible for workers from the EU to travel to other EU countries and find work. Are you happy with this? |
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| It is also possible fro citizens from other EU countries to travel to the UK and find work. Are you happy with this legislation? |
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Welfare Reform
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| Proposals to reform those on long-term job seeker's allowance to participate in compulsory community service work according to their ability? |
Plans to reform incapacity benefit, with people claiming disability benefits to be supported where appropriate? |
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| Lone parents with children are to be encouraged to look for work according to their ability, once their children reach suitable age? |
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Profiles of respondents
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| Employment status |
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| Age profile of respondents |
Gender profile of respondents' |
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| Housing Tenure |
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