Public Knowledge of their Member of Parliament's Name

Published:30 March 2011
Fieldwork:1991-2010
Theme:Politicians & Parties
Sub-Theme:Other Political Trends
Keywords:MPs/MP/MSP/AM/MEP, Parliament, Political knowledge
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Q What is the name of your local Member of Parliament?*

  March
1991
15 May
2001
December
2003
December
2005
November
2006
November
2009
 December
2010
  % % % % % % %
Gave correct answer
52 41 42 44 44 44 38
Gave incorrect answer
8 6 10 9 6 10 7
Don't know/no answer
40 54 49 46 50 46 55

Base: c. 1,000-2,000 GB adults aged 18+
*Asked as “What is the name of the current MP for this constituency?” (1991), “What is the name of your Member of Parliament for this constituency since May 1997 /last by-election?” (2001), What is the name of your local Member of Parliament for this constituency since (the last election/by-election)? (2003-6)

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