Table 2

Online poll question results

Poll questionYesNoTotal votes
Do you think plain packaging will be effective in reducing smoking?30 32 3350% (2692)50% (2692)5384
Will selling cigarettes in plain packets reduce the number of current and future smokers?22 2957% (1994)43% (1504)3498
Do you think the new laws requiring cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging will be successful in cutting smoking rates?2548% (10 485)52% (11 359)21 844
Will the increased taxes and forced packaging changes help more people quit smoking?31 34 3534%65%Not given
Total (of those supplying voting numbers)49% (15 171)51% (15 555)30 726