MORI Poll Finds Isle Of Man Residents 'Satisfied'

Tax-News.com, London

19 July 2002

A press release issued yesterday by the Isle of Man Government proudly announces the conclusion of a MORI poll which found that the level of residents' satisfaction with living in the Isle of Man matches that of the highest scoring county in England.

Results of MORI's Isle of Man Quality of Life survey - published on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - show that over nine in ten residents (93%) are satisfied with the Isle of Man as a place to live. This is equal, in MORI's results, to Devon, the most satisfied English county, and higher than in Jersey (82%) and Guernsey (84%).

The survey, commissioned by the Social Issues Committee of the Council of Ministers, finds beautiful countryside, suitability for family life and a safe environment amongst aspects that people like best about Island life.

According to MORI, 70% of residents are satisfied with the way the Government runs the Island (compared with 33% of British adults in May 2002). Since a similar benchmark study carried out in 1990 there have been significant improvements with a number of aspects of life including "employment opportunities", "employment training", "leisure and spare time facilities", "facilities for arts and entertainment" and "pleasant townscape and architecture". Also, the survey finds that many people feel better off.

MORI partner Caroline Callahan commented: "There is a great deal for the Government of the Isle of Man to be pleased about in the findings from the 2002 Quality of Life survey. Satisfaction ratings have improved on many counts since the 1990 survey. But some issues of increasing concern to residents have also emerged."

Chief Minister Richard Corkill MHK said: "Promoting quality of life is absolutely central to Government policy and it is reassuring to see indications that people are generally satisfied with living on the Island."

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