FSD1171 MP Candidates and Civil Defence 1999

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_pro] FSD processing level

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[k1] If Finland were attacked, do you think Finns should in all circumstances take up arms in defence of their country, even if the outcome seemed uncertain?

[k2] In your opinion, should Finland continue its policy of military non-alignment or enter a military alliance?

[k3] Should the present defence system based on universal conscription be preserved, or should it be directed more towards a professional army?

[k4] What is your opinion on the funds allocated to the defence forces in the annual government budget?

[k5] Should domestic defence industry be sustained in Finland?

[k6] Should the practice of setting up parliamentary Defence Committees (or equivalent) be continued in the next Parliament, or is it be better that the Government prepares the bills on its own?

[k7] How should Finland participate in international peacekeeping and crisis management?

[k8] Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The work done by voluntary defence organizations is important for Finland's security

[k9] Should government funding for activities that support Finland's defence be increased so that the courses focusing on such activities would be free of charge to participants?

[k10] Should the practice of tax-deductibility be reestablished for donations made for defence purposes?

[bv1] The respondent's gender

[bv2] The respondent's year of birth

[bv3] The candidate of which party or group are you in the parliamentary elections?

[bv4] In which constituency are you a candidate?

[bv5] Have you been a candidate in parliamentary elections before?

[bv6] Have you ever been a Member of Parliament?

[bv7] Have you held any other political positions of responsibility at the local, regional or national level?

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