Poll Archive
Nuclear Deterrent
Fieldwork: February 21st 2007 - February 22nd 2007
published by More 4 News
The government is currently considering whether to replace Britain's Trident nuclear weapons system. The government estimates that this would cost around £20 billion and they claim we need to decide now in order to still have nuclear weapons in 20 years time. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
| Britain should have the best possible independent nuclear deterrent even if it does cost £20 billion | 24% |
|---|---|
| Britain should keep the current nuclear weapons but we shouldn't commit now to having new nuclear weapons in 20 years time | 24% |
| During the Cold War it was important to have nuclear weapons, but times have changed and we should get rid of them now | 19% |
| Britain does not need nuclear weapons now and should never have had them in the first place | 29% |
Who should take the final decision on whether or not Britain should replace the Trident nuclear weapons system?
| A public referendum | 51% |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 30% |
| The Cabinet | 8% |
| The Prime Minister | 7% |
Which of the following do you think is the greatest threat to security of the UK now? And in 20 years' time?
| Now | In 20 years' time | |
|---|---|---|
| Terrorists | 51% | 28% |
| Iran | 3% | 3% |
| North Korea | 2% | 3% |
| Pakistan | 2% | 1% |
| Climate change | 36% | 58% |
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