Public Awareness Study - Scottish Information Commissioner

Progressive Scottish Opinion has undertaken three waves of research into public awareness of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, which came into force in January 2005. A benchmark study was completed in October 2004 followed by two subsequent waves of research: May 2005 and October 2005.

Older Population Study - Scottish Executive

An Omnibus study was undertaken with the Scottish population to assess the public's awareness and opinions of older people's issues. The research was conducted as part of a larger scale consultation with the general public.

Foolsspeed - Scottish Executive

Research was completed to monitor public awareness of the ‘Foolsspeed' advertising campaign - a campaign aimed at getting car drivers to slow down. Questions were asked of the Scottish Population in April 2004 and again in January 2005.

Smoking Ban - Radio 5 Live

An Omnibus study was completed in March 2006 just prior to the No Smoking Ban coming into force. All smokers were asked if they were likely to ignore the new law while non-smokers were asked if the new law would encourage them to visit pubs and restaurants more often. The results were used as the basis for a Radio 5 Live show which was broadcast on the day that the new law came into force.

Congestion Charges - Edinburgh Evening News

In January and February 2005, a sample of Edinburgh residents were asked their thoughts on the proposed congestion charges prior to Edinburgh City Council's referendum. Residents were asked if they would vote in the referendum and whether they supported the Council's plans. The Progressive Scottish Opinion poll came very close to the actual results of the referendum and the outcome was that congestion charges were not introduced.