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Full question: If a second referendum were to take place, when ideally do you believe it should happen? Later this year or next year (2021-2), 2023-4, 2025-6, in the next 5-10 years, not for at least another 10 years, never.

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Do you believe that campaigners for Independence have given enough information about what Scotland would be like if it became Independent for you to make a fully informed choice at a future referendum?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its border arrangements with England?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its head of state and constitution?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its currency?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of the pathway to joining the European Union?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its security and defence arrangements including NATO membership?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its citizenship entitlements?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its tax policy?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of how it would pay for public services like the NHS and schools?
Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of how it would negotiate with the UK?
How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum if held now? (asked after the EU referendum)
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would vote in a referendum on Scottish independence? (Scottish views)
On a scale of 0-10, where 0 is “strongly against”, and 10 is “strongly in favour” what is your view on whether Scotland should be an independent country?
On a scale of 0-10 where 0 is “not at all” and 10 is “completely”, how much do you identify with the following national identities: British
On a scale of 0-10 where 0 is “not at all” and 10 is “completely”, how much do you identify with the following national identities: Scottish
On a scale of 0-10 where 0 is “not at all” and 10 is “completely”, how much do you identify with the following national identities: European
Do you think there should be a second referendum on independence after the Scottish elections?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 50% of Scots want a referendum within two years?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until at least 20-30 years (a generation) has passed since the first referendum?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until power to hold one has been granted by the UK government in Westminster?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should have a referendum immediately?
Which statement about a Second Referendum on Scottish Independence is closest to your view?
Do you think there should be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next two years, two to five years, at some point in the future but not in the next five years, or never?
If a second referendum were to take place, do you believe this should ideally happen later this year or next year, in 2023/4, in 2025/6, in the next 5-10 years, not for at least another 10 years or never?
Do you agree or disagree that the Scottish and UK Governments cooperate well today?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I want the UK and Scottish governments to cooperate better in areas that affect my life?
Do you agree or disagree that a more productive and collaborative relationship between the Scottish and UK governments would be good for Scotland?
Do you agree or disagree that there needs to be greater alignment of policy and messaging on key issues such as COVID between the Scottish and UK Governments?
Do you agree or disagree that the best way for the UK government to make a case for the Union would be to encourage better cooperation with Scottish institutions and be more inclusive of Scottish views?
Do you agree or disagree that the best way for the UK government to make a case for the Union would be to demonstrate how it is better than the Scottish government?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until coronavirus has been eliminated?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until the economy and employment levels have recovered to precrisis levels?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 50% of Scots support independence?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 60% of Scots support independence?
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until the pro-independence side has agreed the key features of an independent Scotland?
Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide the date of a second independence referendum?
Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide the legal terms of a second independence referendum?
Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide on the composition of the electorate for a second independence referendum?
Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide on the question wording for a second independence referendum?
In the constituency vote did you vote for the party you most wanted to win or did you vote to try and stop the party you liked least from winning?
In the regional vote did you vote for the party you most wanted to win, vote tactically to stop the party you least like from winning, vote to elect as many pro-independence MSPs or vote to elect as many pro-union MSPs as possible?

Full question: On the question of Scottish Independence, which of the following do you think should happen? There should be a referendum on Scottish Independence in the next two years/ There should be a referendum on Scottish Independence, but it should be in two to five years’ time/ There should be a referendum on Scottish Independence at some point in the future, but not in the next five years/ There should not be a referendum on Scottish Independence

All questions relevant to this website that were asked on the same poll:

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Full question: If a second referendum were to take place, when ideally do you believe it should happen? Later this year or next year (2021-2), 2023-4, 2025-6, in the next 5-10 years, not for at least another 10 years, never.

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