In an independent Scotland, should the UK’s nuclear weapons continue to be based here?

Fieldwork dates: 29 April 2013 - 2 May 2013
Data from: Scotland
Results from: 1 poll

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Results for: In an independent Scotland, should the UK’s nuclear weapons continue to be based here?
Fieldwork end date Pollster	2 May 2013 Poll by Lord Ashcroft Polls
Should continue to be based in Scotland	35%
Should not continue to be based in Scotland	50%
Don't know	15%
Refused	0%

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Should continue to be based in Scotland
Should not continue to be based in Scotland
Don't know
Refused

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Should continue to be based in Scotland
Should not continue to be based in Scotland
Don't know
Refused

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Should continue to be based in Scotland
Should not continue to be based in Scotland
Don't know
Refused

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Imagine Scotland became an independent country after the 2014 referendum, but the rest of the United Kingdom wished to continue leasing the Faslane naval base. In these circumstances, do you think the United Kingdom's nuclear weapon submarines should or should not continue to be based in Scotland?

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