From a friend who works in the NHS. Nu Labour ordered a Mori poll of 2million people about the quality of the NHS earlier in the year. 85% of those questioned were satisfied. Recently a similar poll was ordered, questioning a mere 1,000 people, it was found that 46% were satisfied. This figure quoted by GB at Labour Conference, to make a point that a lot of work needs to be done on the NHS. More money expended on KPMG, Mori and the like no doubt.
Polls/surveys ... load of ball cocks and can always be worded in a way to get the reply of your choice. Well, thats my opinion.
Classic Yes Minister Humphrey: You know what happens: nice young lady comes up to you. Obviously you want to create a good impression, you don't want to look a fool, do you? So she starts asking you some questions: " Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the number of young people without jobs?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Are you worried about the rise in crime among teenagers?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Do you think there is a lack of discipline in our Comprehensive schools?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Do you think young people welcome some authority and leadership in their lives?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Do you think they respond to a challenge?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Would you be in favour of reintroducing National Service?" Bernard: Oh...well, I suppose I might be. Humphrey: "Yes or no?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: Of course you would, Bernard. After all you told her you can't say no to that. So they don't mention the first five questions and they publish the last one. Bernard: Is that really what they do? Humphrey: Well, not the reputable ones no, but there aren't many of those. So alternatively the young lady can get the opposite result. Bernard: How? Humphrey: "Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the danger of war?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Are you worried about the growth of armaments?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Do you think there is a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Do you think it is wrong to force people to take up arms against their will?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: "Would you oppose the reintroduction of National Service?" Bernard: Yes Humphrey: There you are, you see Bernard. The perfect balanced sample.
how many people on here (65 registered online)entered in thepoll?would be interesting to know. </p> 1 in ever 30 peopleshould have entered the poll if we are to believe that thier stats are correct.</p> so come on which two did the poll?</p>
