Here are the answers to the remaining policy-focused questions that ConservativeHome.com put to 225 of the candidates that have been adopted for constituencies. The statistics are based on replies from 126 candidates. CCHQ gave candidates permission to answer the survey and those that did answer represent a mix of those selected for top target seats, harder-to-win seats and a
mix of candidates from the A list and those who enjoyed local dispensations. The survey results are also featured in today's Telegraph.
Question 1
Which of the following statements comes closest to your view when it comes to the possibility of the Conservative Party making a commitment at the next election to take very poor workers out of the income tax system altogether?
> Yes, we should become the party that champions the lower-paid worker: 85%
> No, the public finances are too tight to make any commitments on lower tax: 15%
Question 2
Please state whether you agree or disagree with the following propositions:
> An English Parliament: Agree 20%, Disagree 70%
> Substantial reform of the Barnett formula: Agree 86%, Disagree 3%
> A significant expansion of the nuclear power industry: Agree 83%, Disagree 9%
> Higher taxation of cars and airlines, offset by lower taxation of families: Agree 40%, Disagree 52%
> Support for marriage from the tax system: Agree 93%, Disagree 7%
> Capital punishment for the murder of a police officer: Agree 24%, Disagree 72%
> A fully-elected House of Lords: Agree 30%, Disagree 61%
Editor's comment: "At the next General Election we may see the biggest increase in the number of Conservative MPs in modern times. In many ways the values of these MPs will be more important than the Tory manifesto. Most of them will outlast Cameron's leadership. Within a year or two many of them will be filling ministerial offices. ConservativeHome surveys suggest that they want lower taxes, an expansion of nuclear power and recognition of marriage. They support a lower time limit for abortion, radical overhaul of the Barnett formula and are more worried about terrorism than climate change. We also learn that they are pro-poor Conservatives, favouring tax relief that is focused on lower income workers."
Listed below are results previously published.
42 days' pre charge detention
92% of candidates oppose 42 days’ pre-charge detention
The time limit for abortion
85% support a lower time limit for abortion
MPs' earnings
55% expect their incomes to drop if they become an MP
21% expect to pursue outside financial interests as MPs
First survey results, from last year, based on smaller sample.
94% believe that too many powers have already been transferred to the EU
59% are most concerned about terrorism, 14% about climate change, 25% both equally
61% agreed "we must do all that is necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons".
41% were supportive of legislation that would "make it easier for sick or disabled people to exercise a 'right-to-die'". 44% opposed such legislation.
71% supported "the right of Catholic or other religious adoption agencies to decline to place children with same sex couples".
