Full question: Some people think that Britain needs nuclear weapons less these days than it did during the cold war when there was a threat from the Soviet Union. Other people think that there are now other potential nuclear states and Britain still needs nuclear weapons. Do you think the United Kingdom needs nuclear weapons more than it did during the cold war, less than it did during the cold war or about the same as it did during the cold war?

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

• Should the UK’s nuclear weapon submarines continue to be based in Scotland or should they not?
• Replacing Trident will cost £20-25 billion. What should Britain do when Trident reaches the end of its useful life?
• Should Scotland be an independent country? (Scottish views)
• Does the UK need nuclear weapons more than, less than, or about the same as it did during the cold war?
• In an independent Scotland, should the UK’s nuclear weapons continue to be based here?
• What do you think Britain should do when Trident reaches the end of its useful life?
• Do you support or oppose the UK having nuclear weapons?