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A majority of voters would vote yes in a referendum on extra powers for the Welsh Assembly - but only by a small majority, a YouGov poll suggests. | A majority of voters would vote yes in a referendum on extra powers for the Welsh Assembly - but only by a small majority, a YouGov poll suggests. |
Of 1,078 adults surveyed, 42% said they would vote yes and 37% would vote no. | Of 1,078 adults surveyed, 42% said they would vote yes and 37% would vote no. |
Although, when asked whether Wales should have the same powers as the Scottish Parliament, 63% were in favour and just 28% were opposed. | Although, when asked whether Wales should have the same powers as the Scottish Parliament, 63% were in favour and just 28% were opposed. |
A report by the All Wales Convention - a consultation into the constitutional future - is due on 18 November. | A report by the All Wales Convention - a consultation into the constitutional future - is due on 18 November. |
The Labour-Plaid coalition assembly government has promised a referendum on the matter if it looks winnable. | The Labour-Plaid coalition assembly government has promised a referendum on the matter if it looks winnable. |
Sir Emyr Jones Parry, who has led the £1.5m consultation into the issue and has collected thousands of opinions, has said people will be surprised by the "extent of its recommendations". | |
Ahead of his report, the YouGov poll found that a large proportion of Welsh voters do want the assembly government to call a referendum - with 63% in favour and 20% objecting to having a referendum. | Ahead of his report, the YouGov poll found that a large proportion of Welsh voters do want the assembly government to call a referendum - with 63% in favour and 20% objecting to having a referendum. |
Sir Emyr Jones Parry's report is to be given to the First Minister in November | Sir Emyr Jones Parry's report is to be given to the First Minister in November |
When asked which constitutional settlement most closely represented their most favoured option, 34% backed a Welsh Parliament with full law making powers and tax varying powers; 27% wanted to keep the existing arrangements as they are, and 17% wanted abolition. | When asked which constitutional settlement most closely represented their most favoured option, 34% backed a Welsh Parliament with full law making powers and tax varying powers; 27% wanted to keep the existing arrangements as they are, and 17% wanted abolition. |
There was no option given by the pollsters for a Welsh Parliament without tax raising powers. | There was no option given by the pollsters for a Welsh Parliament without tax raising powers. |
The poll, which was carried out online in early October, suggests that in such a referendum, almost one in five female voters, as well as younger voters (18-34) do not yet know how they would vote. | The poll, which was carried out online in early October, suggests that in such a referendum, almost one in five female voters, as well as younger voters (18-34) do not yet know how they would vote. |
More trust | More trust |
The poll also suggests that a majority of people now feel that Wales is better governed as a direct consequence of devolution - with 55% in favour of this statement. | The poll also suggests that a majority of people now feel that Wales is better governed as a direct consequence of devolution - with 55% in favour of this statement. |
The views of 10% think Wales is worse off in terms of governance, and 24% are of the view that it has made no difference. | The views of 10% think Wales is worse off in terms of governance, and 24% are of the view that it has made no difference. |
The poll's results suggest that the level of trust in the UK government and MPs as a whole is significantly lower than for the assembly government and assembly members. | The poll's results suggest that the level of trust in the UK government and MPs as a whole is significantly lower than for the assembly government and assembly members. |
Only 46% of respondents to the poll trust the UK government to act in Britain's best interests, compared to 68% for the assembly government. | Only 46% of respondents to the poll trust the UK government to act in Britain's best interests, compared to 68% for the assembly government. |
And 62% do not trust MPs to act in Britain's best interest, compared to 27% who do not trust AMs to act in the best interests of Wales. | And 62% do not trust MPs to act in Britain's best interest, compared to 27% who do not trust AMs to act in the best interests of Wales. |
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