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When do you believe a referendum on Scottish independence should be held? (Two response options, 2012)

Fieldwork dates: 11 January 2012 - 14 January 2012
Data from: Scotland
Results from: 3 polls

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Results for: When do you believe a referendum on Scottish independence should be held? (Two response options, 2012)
Fieldwork end date
Pollster		 14 January 2012
Poll by Survation		13 January 2012
Poll by ICM		1 January 1970
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As soon as possible 43% 43% *
In 2014 40% 41% *
Don't know 17% 16% *
Refused 0% 0% *

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The Coalition government in Westminster wants to hold a referendum on Scottish independence as soon as possible, but the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond wants to hold it in 2014. Do you think a referendum on independence for Scotland should be held ...?

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