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OPINION POLLING

Early day motion 1294, tabled 26 May 2004 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 81 members.

That this House regrets the decline of self-regulation of public opinion polling companies in the United Kingdom; is deeply concerned that there are no sufficient checks on the integrity of polling or polling organisations; further expresses concern at the proliferation of non-scientific/empirical polling, in particular the use of techniques designed to secure the results favoured by those who commission the polls, and lack of transparency in the methodology employed; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the integrity, honesty and professionalism of the polling industry and, if indicated, introduce regulation.

Signatures by party: Labour 61, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 6, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, UUP 1.