Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module
household_ip6
Household Questionnaire
Questions 100
household_ip6.elecest
Electricity meter reading accuracy
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Is this the precise number or an estimate?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Precise number |
| 2 | Estimate |
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
and if ELECMETER > 0 | (VARMETER1 > 0 & VARMETER2 > 0) (If electricity meter reading provided)
- f_elecest (f_hhresp_ip) is this a precise number or an estimate?
household_ip6.breakad
Adjusted total expenditure
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: How much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend in the last month?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
and if BREAKTOT = 2 (If respondent thinks total estimate for spending is not correct)
- f_breakad (f_hhresp_ip) adjusted total expenditure
household_ip6.hhendtimeb
Second end time household interview
Type: time
household_ip6.vehnsize
Size of Engine
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: What is the engine size of your VEHMAKE VEHMODEL?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 700 cc(0.7 litre) |
| 2 | 701 to 1000cc (0.7 to 1 litre) |
| 3 | 1001 to 1300cc (1.0 to 1.3 litre) |
| 4 | 1301 to 1400cc (1.3 to 1.4 litre) |
| 5 | 1401 to 1500cc (1.4 to 1.5 litre) |
| 6 | 1501 to 1800cc (1.5 to 1.8 litre) |
| 7 | 1801 to 2000cc (1.8 to 2.0 litre) |
| 8 | 2001 to 2500cc (2.0 to 2.5 litre) |
| 9 | 2501 to 3000cc (2.5 to 3.0 litre) |
| 10 | 3001cc and over (over 3 litre) |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 2 | (ff_vehmake = MIS | ff_vehmodel = MIS) (Does not have use of same vehicle as at previous wave or fed-forward vehicle make or model are missing)
and if VEHMAKE <> DK | REF (If make of vehicle known)
- f_vehnsize (f_hhresp_ip) size of engine
household_ip6.elecpay
Method of payment for electricity
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- f_elecpay (f_hhresp_ip) method of payment for electricity
household_ip6.elecuse
Provided electricity meter reading
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: And what type of electrical meter do you have?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Single rate meter |
| 2 | Multiple tariff, or variable rate meter |
| 3 | No electricity meter |
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
- f_elecuse (f_hhresp_ip) type of electrical meter
household_ip6.hhqurecomplete
HHold Questionnaire completed CAWI
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: We will next ask you some questions about you and your experiences. There might be a slight delay whilst your answers are saving. Please be patient.
Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 3) (If mode is web)
household_ip6.breaktot
Total expenditure check
Type: choice
Source: IFS & NatCen
Text: So in total in the last month you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spent TOTAL OF EXPMORT to EXPOTH pounds. Does that sound right?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_breaktot (f_hhresp_ip) total expenditure check
household_ip6.carown
Household member owns vehicle
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE VEHICLES BEING BOUGHT ON HIRE PURCHASE CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Do (any of) you own this/these vehicle(s) or is it a company vehicle?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owned by household |
| 2 | Company vehicle(s) |
| 3 | Both owned and company vehicles |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
- f_carown (f_hhresp_ip) tf_carown_doyou own tf_carown_vehicles? include vehicles being bought on hire
household_ip6.cduse
Consumer durables in accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF COMBINED TV/VIDEO CODE 1 & 2 IF COMBINED WASHER/DRIER CODE 6 & 7 CODE ALL THAT APPLY F9 FOR HELP
Text: Could you please tell me which of the following items you have in your (part of the) accommodation. Just tell me the numbers that apply.
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour television | f_cduse1 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: colour television |
| 2 | Video recorder/DVD player | f_cduse2 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: video recorder/dvd player |
| 3 | Satellite dish/Sky TV | f_cduse3 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: satellite dish/ sky tv |
| 4 | Cable TV | f_cduse4 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: cable tv |
| 5 | Deep freeze or fridge freezer (EXCLUDE: fridge only) | f_cduse5 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: deep freeze or fridge freezer (exclude: fridge only) |
| 6 | Washing machine | f_cduse6 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: washing machine |
| 7 | Tumble drier | f_cduse7 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: tumble drier |
| 8 | Dish washer | f_cduse8 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: dishwasher |
| 9 | Microwave oven | f_cduse9 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: microwave oven |
| 10 | Home computer/PC (include laptop but not games console) | f_cduse10 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: home computer/pc (include laptop but not games console) |
| 11 | Compact disc player (INCLUDE if part of a sound system) | f_cduse11 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: compact disc player (include if part of sound system) |
| 12 | Landline telephone | f_cduse12 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: landline telephone |
| 13 | Mobile telephone (anyone in household) | f_cduse13 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: mobile telephone (anyone in household) |
| 96 | Or none of the above? | f_cduse96 (f_hhresp_ip) household items owned: or none of abovetf_qm |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 1 | 3 (Mode is Face to Face or web)
household_ip6.consintro
Introduction to consumption questions
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ADDRESS QUESTION TO NAME (CONSPER) RESPONDENTS DO NOT NEED TO INCLUDE SPENDING BY ADULT RELATIVES LIVING IN THE HOUSEHOLD (PARENTS, SIBLINGS OR CHILDREN AGED 18 OR OVER). THEY DO NOT NEED TO INCLUDE SPENDING BY LODGERS OR NON-RELATIVES
Text: We would now like to ask you some questions about your spending. It is important for us to ask these questions in order to learn more about people's living standards. HHGRID.LIVESP = 1 | HHGRID.LIVEWITH = 1The following questions are about how much you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend.if Respondent is responsible adult of child less than 18 years oldPlease include spending by any children aged 17 or under for whom you are responsible.If Respondent lives with anyone other than own children and/or spouse/partnerYou do not need to include spending by any other people who live with you.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
- f_consintro (f_hhresp_ip) we would now like to ask you some questions about your spending. it is import
household_ip6.consoth
Other strategy answering one-shot question
Type: string
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: RECORD DETAILS OF OTHER
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
and if ConsTotal_A <> DK | REF | MIS (If consumption total was answered)
and if CONSTRAT = 5 (If used other method to answer spending question)
- f_consoth_code (f_hhresp_ip) other strategy answering one-shot question
household_ip6.consper
Respondent eligible for consumption questions
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
- f_consper (f_hhresp_ip) person to whom the consumption experiment questions are addressed
household_ip6.constotal_a
Total consumption one-shot approach
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ADDRESS QUESTION TO NAME (CONSPER) ENTER AMOUNT IF REQUIRED REMIND RESPONDENTS THEY ONLY NEED TO GIVE A TOTAL AMOUNT, NOT A BREAKDOWN FOR EACH ITEM. PLEASE ASSIST RESPONDENTS IN ADDING THINGS UP IF THIS IS REQUESTED.
Text: About how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE[ spend on EVERYTHING in the LAST MONTH? Please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans. Examples of what to include and exclude are shown on this card.
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
- f_constotal_a (f_hhresp_ip) total spent in last month
household_ip6.constotate
End Time stamp for CONSTOTAL_A
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
household_ip6.constotats
Start Time stamp for CONSTOTAL_A
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
household_ip6.constrat
Strategy for answering one-shot question
Type: multichoice
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ADDRESS QUESTION TO NAME (CONSPER) CODE ALL THAT APPLY THESE ARE HIDDEN CODES. IF REQUIRED YOU MAY PROMPT RESPONDENTS TO ASSIST CODING IF YOU OBSERVE A RESPONDENT CHECKING THEIR RECORDS WHILST ANSWERING, YOU SHOULD CODE THIS EVEN IF IT IS NOT MENTIONED BY RESPONDENTS
Text: How did you work out your answer to the spending question?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Checking bank statement or other records when answering |
| 2 | Adding up the amount spent on different things (e.g. if respondents add up the amount spent on different examples) |
| 3 | Using income to work out spending (e.g. if respondent mentions they spent a proportion of their income last month or thought about income and amount left over) |
| 4 | Can remember without checking records or adding up (e.g. if respondent mentions that they keep close track of budget or that they recently checked records) |
| 5 | Other |
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
and if ConsTotal_A <> DK | REF | MIS (If consumption total was answered)
household_ip6.duelpay
Method of payment for gas and electric combined
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your gas and electricity?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)
- f_duelpay (f_hhresp_ip) method of payment for gas and electric combined
household_ip6.elecmeter
Electricity meter reading
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER METER READING NOT COUNTING ANY DIGITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL POINT.
Text: What is your current electricity meter reading? Do not report any digits to the right of the decimal point.
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
and if ELECUSE = 1 (If Respondent has single rate meter)
- f_mrelecmeter (f_meterreading_ip) electricity meter reading
- f_elecmeter (f_hhresp_ip) electricity meter reading
household_ip6.expbills
Total breakdown method: Bills
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Bills, for example gas, electricity, water, council tax, telephone, internet, T.V., mobile and household insurance.
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expbills (f_hhresp_ip) spent bills
household_ip6.expbrkts
Start Time stamp for EXPBREAK
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
household_ip6.expchild
Total breakdown method: Child costs
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Child costs?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expchild (f_hhresp_ip) spent child costs
household_ip6.expclothes
Total breakdown method: Clothes footwear
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Clothes and footwear?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expclothes (f_hhresp_ip) spent clothes and footware
household_ip6.expdiy
Total breakdown method: DIY and Household goods
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Home improvement and household goods?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expdiy (f_hhresp_ip) spent diy and household goods
household_ip6.expfood
Total breakdown method: Food and groceries
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Food and groceries
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expfood (f_hhresp_ip) spent food and groceries
household_ip6.expgive
Total breakdown method: Giving money or gifts
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Giving money or gifts to other people?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expgive (f_hhresp_ip) spent giving money or gifts
household_ip6.exphealth
Total breakdown method: healthcare
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Health expenses?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_exphealth (f_hhresp_ip) spent healthcare
household_ip6.exphobby
Total breakdown method: Socialising and hobbies
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Socialising and hobbies?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_exphobby (f_hhresp_ip) spent socialising and hobbies
household_ip6.exphols
Total breakdown method: Holidays
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Holidays?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_exphols (f_hhresp_ip) spent holidays
household_ip6.expmort
Total breakdown method: Mortgage or Rent
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT IF MORTGAGE OR RENT EQUALS £0 CHECK WHY. HOUSING BENEFIT PAID DIRECT TO LANDLORDS SHOULD BE INCLUDED AT THIS QUESTION IF RESPONDENT KNOWS THE AMOUNT. £0 SHOULD ONLY BE CODED IF RESPONDENT IS LIVING RENT/MORTGAGE FREE
Text: In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans. Mortgage or rent.
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expmort (f_hhresp_ip) spent for mortgage or rent
household_ip6.expoth
Total breakdown method: Catch all else
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: And in the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on other items not listed on this card? Again please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_expoth (f_hhresp_ip) spent other
household_ip6.exptrans
Total breakdown method: Transport
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Transport costs
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_exptrans (f_hhresp_ip) spent transport
household_ip6.exptreats
Total breakdown method: Other treats
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: (In the last month how much did you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on each of the items shown on this card? When answering please exclude work expenses for which you are reimbursed, money put into savings and repayment of bank loans.) Other treats?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
- f_exptreats (f_hhresp_ip) spent other treats
household_ip6.fuelduel
Separate or combined gas and electricity bill
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: Do you pay your gas and electric as one bill or separately?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One bill |
| 2 | Separately |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
- f_fuelduel (f_hhresp_ip) bills paid together
household_ip6.fuelhave
Types of fuel in accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY F9 FOR HELP
Text: Which of the following types of domestic fuel do you have in your accommodation...
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electricity | f_fuelhave1 (f_hhresp_ip) domestic fuel: electricity |
| 2 | Gas, including Calor Gas | f_fuelhave2 (f_hhresp_ip) domestic fuel: gas, including calor gas |
| 3 | Oil | f_fuelhave3 (f_hhresp_ip) domestic fuel: oil |
| 4 | Other fuel, including solid fuel | f_fuelhave4 (f_hhresp_ip) domestic fuel: other fuel, including solid fuel |
| 96 | Or none of these? | f_fuelhave96 (f_hhresp_ip) domestic fuel: or none of thesetf_qm |
household_ip6.gasest
Gas meter reading accuracy
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Is this the precise number or an estimate?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Precise number |
| 2 | Estimate |
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 2 (In meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and use gas, including Calor Gas, as domestic fuel)
and if GASUSE = 1 (If Respondent agrees to provide gas meter reading)
and if GASMETER > 0 (If gas meter reading provided)
- f_gasest (f_hhresp_ip) is this a precise number or an estimate?
household_ip6.gasmeter
Gas meter reading
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER METER READING NOT COUNTING ANY DIGITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL POINT.
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 2 (In meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and use gas, including Calor Gas, as domestic fuel)
and if GASUSE = 1 (If Respondent agrees to provide gas meter reading)
- f_mrgasmeter (f_meterreading_ip) gas meter reading
- f_gasmeter (f_hhresp_ip) gas meter reading
household_ip6.gaspay
Method of payment for gas
Type: choice
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Text: How do you pay for your gas?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A fixed amount each month by standing order |
| 2 | A monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 3 | A quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) |
| 4 | A pre-payment (key/card or token) meter |
| 5 | It's included in the rent |
| 6 | Frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) |
| 7 | Fuel Direct scheme or direct from benefits |
| 8 | Staywarm scheme |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- f_gaspay (f_hhresp_ip) method of payment for gas
household_ip6.gasuse
Provided gas meter reading
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: We are interested in studying household fuel consumption. What is your current gas meter reading?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reading provided |
| 2 | Uses only Calor Gas |
| 3 | No gas meter |
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 2 (In meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and use gas, including Calor Gas, as domestic fuel)
- f_mrgasuse (f_meterreading_ip) provided gas meter reading
- f_gasuse (f_hhresp_ip) provided gas meter reading
household_ip6.heatch
Household has central heating
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you have any form of central heating, including any electric storage heaters, in your (part of the) accommodation?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- f_heatch (f_hhresp_ip) central heating
household_ip6.hhendtimea
First end time household interview
Type: time
household_ip6.vehmodel
Model of vehicle used most often by household
Type: string
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MODEL OF VEHICLE HERE.
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 2 | (ff_vehmake = MIS | ff_vehmodel = MIS) (Does not have use of same vehicle as at previous wave or fed-forward vehicle make or model are missing)
and if VEHMAKE <> DK | REF (If make of vehicle known)
household_ip6.hsbeds
Number of bedrooms
Type: number
Source: BHPS (revised to ask about number of bedrooms)
Interviewer Instruction: IF BEDSIT, CODE 0 AT HSBEDS AND 1 AT HSROOMS F9 FOR HELP
Text: (HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2|DK|REF) | (ff_HsBeds = DK|REF|MIS) | (ff_HsRooms = DK|REF|MIS)I would like to ask you a few questions about your household's accommodation. How many bedrooms are there here excluding any bedrooms you may let or sublet?
- f_hsbeds (f_hhresp_ip) number of bedrooms
household_ip6.hsctax
Council tax band of accommodation
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS MUST BE THE BAND SET BY THE COUNCIL, DO NOT ACCEPT INFORMANT'S OWN ESTIMATE OF VALUE OF PROPERTY. F9 FOR HELP
Text: Could you please tell me which Council Tax band this accommodation is in? HHGRID.region = 1|3The bands run from Band A to Band H.HHGRID.region = 2The bands run from Band A to Band I.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | ENGLAND Band A |
| 2 | ENGLAND Band B |
| 3 | ENGLAND Band C |
| 4 | ENGLAND Band D |
| 5 | ENGLAND Band E |
| 6 | ENGLAND Band F |
| 7 | ENGLAND Band G |
| 8 | ENGLAND Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 1 | SCOTLAND Band A |
| 2 | SCOTLAND Band B |
| 3 | SCOTLAND Band C |
| 4 | SCOTLAND Band D |
| 5 | SCOTLAND Band E |
| 6 | SCOTLAND Band F |
| 7 | SCOTLAND Band G |
| 8 | SCOTLAND Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 1 | WALES Band A |
| 2 | WALES Band B |
| 3 | WALES Band C |
| 4 | WALES Band D |
| 5 | WALES Band E |
| 6 | WALES Band F |
| 7 | WALES Band G |
| 8 | WALES Band H |
| 9 | N/A |
| 10 | WALES Band I |
Universe:
if HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 & HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and living at new address)
- f_hsctax (f_hhresp_ip) council tax band
household_ip6.hsjb
Accommodation with present job: renter
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does the accommodation go with the present job of anyone in the household?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- f_hsjb (f_hhresp_ip) accommodation go with job
household_ip6.hsownd
House owned or rented
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Does your household own this accommodation outright, is it being bought with a mortgage, is it rented or does it come rent-free?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owned outright |
| 2 | Owned/being bought on mortgage |
| 3 | Shared ownership (part-owned part-rented) |
| 4 | Rented |
| 5 | Rent free |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 2 | HsOwndChk = 2 | (ff_HsOwnd = 97|DK|REF|MIS) (Living at a different address or ownership status has changed since previous wave or prior ownership status was not known)
- f_hsownd (f_hhresp_ip) own accommodation
household_ip6.hsowndchk
Housing tenure check
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: IF MORTGAGE PAID OFF SINCE LAST INTERVIEW, ANSWER NO HERE
Text: And is this accommodation still ff_HsOwnd?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1 & (ff_HsOwnd <> 97|DK|REF|MIS) (living at same address and prior ownership status is not unknown)
- f_hsowndchk (f_hhresp_ip) check housing tenure
household_ip6.hsowr1
PNO of person(s) owning accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INTERVIEWER: IF OWNER IS NOT IN THE HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 CODE ALL THAT APPLY F9 FOR HELP
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) owned?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | f_hsowr10 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : non household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | f_hsowr11 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[1] |
| 2 | Person number 2 | f_hsowr12 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[2] |
| 3 | Person number 3 | f_hsowr13 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[3] |
| 4 | Person number 4 | f_hsowr14 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[4] |
| 5 | Person number 5 | f_hsowr15 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[5] |
| 6 | Person number 6 | f_hsowr16 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[6] |
| 7 | Person number 7 | f_hsowr17 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[7] |
| 8 | Person number 8 | f_hsowr18 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[8] |
| 9 | Person number 9 | f_hsowr19 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[9] |
| 10 | Person number 10 | f_hsowr110 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[10] |
| 11 | Person number 11 | f_hsowr111 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[11] |
| 12 | Person number 12 | f_hsowr112 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[12] |
| 13 | Person number 13 | f_hsowr113 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[13] |
| 14 | Person number 14 | f_hsowr114 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[14] |
| 15 | Person number 15 | f_hsowr115 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[15] |
| 16 | Person number 16 | f_hsowr116 (f_hhresp_ip) in whose name : hadnames[16] |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 1|2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 1|2|3) (owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)
household_ip6.hsroomchk
House room check
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: When we interviewed you on ff_Idate, you said you had ff_HsBeds bedroom(s), excluding any you may sublet and ff_HsRooms other rooms, excluding kitchens and bathrooms. Is that still the case?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1 & (ff_HsBeds <> DK|REF|MIS & ff_HsRooms <> DK|REF|MIS) (interview occurred at same address last wave and number of bedrooms not missing and number of other rooms not missing)
- f_hsroomchk (f_hhresp_ip) check on number of rooms
household_ip6.hsrooms
Number of other rooms in accommodation
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: 'OTHER ROOMS' ARE LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, STUDIES AND PLAYROOMS, BUT NOT CONSERVATORIES UNLESS USED AS A LIVING ROOM ALL YEAR ROUND F9 FOR HELP
Text: And how many other rooms do you have in your accommodation, excluding kitchens and bathrooms?
- f_hsrooms (f_hhresp_ip) other rooms
household_ip6.hsval
Value of property: home owners
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF RANGE GIVEN WRITE IN LOWEST FIGURE WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £
Text: About how much would you expect to get for your home if you sold it today?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 1|2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 1|2|3) (owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership at previous wave and tenure same this wave or now owned outright, mortgaged, or shared ownership)
- f_hsval (f_hhresp_ip) value
household_ip6.hsyr04
Year mortgage began
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Text: In what year did you first start paying a mortgage on this house/flat?
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)
- f_hsyr04 (f_hhresp_ip) start paying mortgage
household_ip6.hsyrbuy
Year became owner: home owners
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: In what year did you buy or first become the owner of this property?
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1|2|3 (Owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership at new address or has become owned outright, mortgaged or shared ownership)
- f_hsyrbuy (f_hhresp_ip) year bought
household_ip6.inthhold
Intro household interview
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: This interview is completely voluntary, if we should come to any question that you don't want to answer, just let me know and we'll go on to the next question.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1|2 (Mode is face-to-face or telephone)
household_ip6.ivh
PNO of person answering HH questions
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | f_ivh0 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: non household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | f_ivh1 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[1] |
| 2 | Person number 2 | f_ivh2 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[2] |
| 3 | Person number 3 | f_ivh3 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[3] |
| 4 | Person number 4 | f_ivh4 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[4] |
| 5 | Person number 5 | f_ivh5 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[5] |
| 6 | Person number 6 | f_ivh6 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[6] |
| 7 | Person number 7 | f_ivh7 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[7] |
| 8 | Person number 8 | f_ivh8 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[8] |
| 9 | Person number 9 | f_ivh9 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[9] |
| 10 | Person number 10 | f_ivh10 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[10] |
| 11 | Person number 11 | f_ivh11 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[11] |
| 12 | Person number 12 | f_ivh12 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[12] |
| 13 | Person number 13 | f_ivh13 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[13] |
| 14 | Person number 14 | f_ivh14 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[14] |
| 15 | Person number 15 | f_ivh15 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[15] |
| 16 | Person number 16 | f_ivh16 (f_hhresp_ip) who answering hh qure: adnames[16] |
household_ip6.meterfol
Meter follow up
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: In about 3 months time, we will send you a card for you to post back to us where we will ask for a second GASMETER greater than 0gasgasmeter > 0 & (elecmeter > 0 | (varmeter1 > 0 & varmeter2 > 0))andelecmeter > 0 | (varmeter1 > 0 & varmeter2 > 0)electric meter reading. Thank you very much for your help with this.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
and if gasmeter > 0 | elecmeter > 0 | (varmeter1 > 0 & varmeter2 > 0) (Respondent has given a meter reading)
- f_meterfol (f_hhresp_ip) meter follow up
household_ip6.mgextra
Taken out additional mortgage on home
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from BHPS
Text: Have you taken out any additional mortgage on this house/flat since HHGRID.OrigAdd = 1ff_IdateHHGRID.OrigAdd = 2becoming the owner of the property?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
- f_mgextra (f_hhresp_ip) taken out additional mortgage
household_ip6.mglife
Years left to pay: mortgage
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Text: How many years has the mortgage still to run?
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)
- f_mglife (f_hhresp_ip) years left of mortgage
household_ip6.mgnew
Amount of additional mortgage on home
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £
Text: How much in total is this additional mortgage or loan?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)
- f_mgnew (f_hhresp_ip) amount of additional mortgage
household_ip6.mgold
Amount borrowed at purchase: mortgagee
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST £
Text: How much did you borrow originally when you bought the property or took out your mortgage, that is excluding any later additions to the mortgage?
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)
- f_mgold (f_hhresp_ip) initial mortgage
household_ip6.mgtype
Type of mortgage
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP
Text: Is your mortgage or loan ...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A repayment mortgage or loan |
| 2 | An endowment mortgage |
| 3 | Part repayment and part endowment |
| 4 | Interest only |
| 5 | Part interest only and part repayment |
| 6 | Flexible mortgage |
| 97 | Or some other type of mortgage or loan? |
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 2| HsOwnd = 3 (mortgage/shared ownership at new address or mortgaged/shared ownership since previous wave)
- f_mgtype (f_hhresp_ip) type of mortgage
household_ip6.mgxty
What extra loan was used for
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: What was this additional mortgage, loan or drawdown used for?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home extension | f_mgxty1 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: home extension |
| 2 | Home improvements or repairs | f_mgxty2 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: home improvements or repairs |
| 3 | Car purchase | f_mgxty3 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: car purchase |
| 4 | Other consumer goods | f_mgxty4 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: other consumer goods |
| 5 | Emergencies, loss of income or subsistence goods | f_mgxty5 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: emergencies, loss of income or subsistence |
| 6 | Consolidation | f_mgxty6 (f_hhresp_ip) what extra mortgage was used for: consolidation |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
and if MgExtra = 1 (Taken out additional mortgage/loan)
household_ip6.mgynot
How home came to be owned outright
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: How did you come to own this property outright? Have you...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bought it for cash |
| 2 | Paid off a mortgage or loan |
| 3 | Inherited or been given all or a share of the property |
| 4 | Or something else? |
Universe:
if HsOwnd = 1 (Owns outright at new address or has become an outright owner since last wave)
- f_mgynot (f_hhresp_ip) how home became owed outright
household_ip6.ncars
Number of cars in household
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE COMPANY VEHICLES IF AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE EXCLUDE VEHICLES SOLELY FOR CARRIAGE OF GOODS ENTER NUMBER ENTER 0 IF NO CARS F9 FOR HELP
Text: How many cars or vans in total does your household own or have continuous use of?
- f_ncars (f_hhresp_ip) number of cars/vans owned by household
- f_ncars (f_indresp_ip) NCars
household_ip6.odoest
Odometer reading accuracy
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: Is this the precise number or an estimate?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Precise number |
| 2 | Estimate |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 1 | (VEHMAKE <> DK | REF) (Has the same vehicle or the vehicle make is known)
and if ODOUSE <> 2 (Reading has not been refused)
and if ODOMETER > 0 (If Odometer reading provided)
- f_odoest (f_hhresp_ip) is this a precise number or an estimate?
household_ip6.odofol
Odometer follow up
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: In about 3 months time, we will send you a card for you to post back to us where we will ask for a second car mileage amount. Thank you very much for your help with this.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Continue |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 1 | (VEHMAKE <> DK | REF) (Has the same vehicle or the vehicle make is known)
and if ODOUSE <> 2 (Reading has not been refused)
and if ODOMETER > 0 (If Odometer reading provided)
- f_odofol (f_hhresp_ip) odometer follow up
household_ip6.odometer
Odometer reading
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MILAGE READING FOR VEHMAKE VEHMODEL
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 1 | (VEHMAKE <> DK | REF) (Has the same vehicle or the vehicle make is known)
and if ODOUSE <> 2 (Reading has not been refused)
- f_mrodometer (f_meterreading_ip) odometer reading
- f_odometer (f_hhresp_ip) odometer reading
household_ip6.odouse
Odometer reading provided
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: This year we are interested in studying fuel usage. What is the current milage reading of your VEHMAKE VEHMODEL?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reading provided |
| 2 | Unwilling to provide reading |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 1 | (VEHMAKE <> DK | REF) (Has the same vehicle or the vehicle make is known)
- f_mrodouse (f_meterreading_ip) odometer reading provided
- f_odouse (f_hhresp_ip) odometer reading provided
household_ip6.opusl1
Whether spend was usual
Type: choice
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT
Text: Would you say your spending last month was...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Higher than usual |
| 2 | Lower than usual |
| 3 | or Typical of a usual month's spending? |
| 4 | SPONTANEOUS: There is no such thing as a typical month |
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
- f_opusl1 (f_hhresp_ip) whether spend was usual
household_ip6.opusl2
Usual month spend everything
Type: number
Source: IFS & NatCen
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER AMOUNT
Text: How much do you and [NAME OF PARTNER/SPOUSE] spend on everything in a usual month?
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
and if OpUsl1 = 1 | OpUsl1 = 2 (If spending last month was higher or lower than usual)
- f_opusl2 (f_hhresp_ip) usual totalmonthly spent
household_ip6.opuslts
Start Time stamp for OPUSL1
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
household_ip6.pcbroad
Broadband connection from home computer
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you have a broadband connection?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if pcnet = 1 (Household has access to the internet from home)
- f_pcbroad (f_hhresp_ip) broadband connection
household_ip6.pchas
Consumer durables in accommodation
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS (W2 CATI)
Interviewer Instruction: DO NOT INCLUDE A GAMES CONSOLE. F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you have in your (part of the) accommodation a home computer/PC/laptop?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Modetype = 2 (Mode is telephone)
- f_pchas (f_hhresp_ip) has pc (cati only)
household_ip6.pcnet
Has access to the internet from home
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does your household have access to the internet from home?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
- f_pcnet (f_hhresp_ip) access to the internet
household_ip6.rentf
Accommodation rented furnished or other
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you rent your accommodation...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Furnished |
| 2 | Partly furnished |
| 3 | Or unfurnished? |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- f_rentf (f_hhresp_ip) furnishings
household_ip6.rentg
Gross rent including Housing Benefit
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £
Text: So what would the last rent payment have been if Housing Benefit had not been deducted from it?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
and if renthb = 1 (Receives rent rebate or rent allowance)
- f_rentg (f_hhresp_ip) amount if hb not deducted
household_ip6.renthb
Receives rent rebate or rent allowance
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Was any Housing Benefit such as a rent rebate or rent allowance deducted from the last rent payment?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
- f_renthb (f_hhresp_ip) housing benefit
household_ip6.rentinc
Rent includes payment for selected items
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Did your last rent include any payment for any of the following things?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Water and/or sewerage charges {If REGION = GB}] | f_rentinc1 (f_hhresp_ip) payments included: tf_rentincwater |
| 2 | Heating or lighting or hot water | f_rentinc2 (f_hhresp_ip) payments included: heating or lighting or hot water |
| 3 | [Council Tax {if REGION = GB}] / [Rates {if REGION = NI}] | f_rentinc3 (f_hhresp_ip) payments included: tf_rentinctax |
| 96 | None of these | f_rentinc96 (f_hhresp_ip) payments included: none of these |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
household_ip6.rentll
Landlord of rented accommodation
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Who is the accommodation rented from or provided by?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | [Local Authority/Council] {if region = England/Scotland/Wales} / [Northern Ireland Housing Executive] {if region = Northern Ireland} |
| 2 | New Town Commission or Corporation |
| 3 | Property company |
| 4 | [Scottish Homes/Communities Scotland Scottish Special Housing Association] {if region = Scotland} |
| 5 | Other Housing association, cooperative or charitable trust |
| 6 | Employer (ORGANISATION) |
| 7 | Other organisation |
| 8 | Relative |
| 9 | Employer (INDIVIDUAL) |
| 10 | Other individual |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
- f_rentll (f_hhresp_ip) who accommodation rented by
household_ip6.rentp
Who rents accommodation
Type: multichoice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF TENANT IS NOT IN HOUSEHOLD ENTER 0 F9 FOR HELP
Text: In whose name is this (house/flat/room) rented?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Non-household member | f_rentp0 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: non household member |
| 1 | Person number 1 | f_rentp1 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[1] |
| 2 | Person number 2 | f_rentp2 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[2] |
| 3 | Person number 3 | f_rentp3 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[3] |
| 4 | Person number 4 | f_rentp4 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[4] |
| 5 | Person number 5 | f_rentp5 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[5] |
| 6 | Person number 6 | f_rentp6 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[6] |
| 7 | Person number 7 | f_rentp7 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[7] |
| 8 | Person number 8 | f_rentp8 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[8] |
| 9 | Person number 9 | f_rentp9 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[9] |
| 10 | Person number 10 | f_rentp10 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[10] |
| 11 | Person number 11 | f_rentp11 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[11] |
| 12 | Person number 12 | f_rentp12 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[12] |
| 13 | Person number 13 | f_rentp13 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[13] |
| 14 | Person number 14 | f_rentp14 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[14] |
| 15 | Person number 15 | f_rentp15 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[15] |
| 16 | Person number 16 | f_rentp16 (f_hhresp_ip) name rented in: hadnames[16] |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4|5 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4|5) (in rented accomodation)
household_ip6.rentwc
Weeks covered by last rental payment
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: What period did this cover?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | One week |
| 2 | Two weeks |
| 3 | Three weeks |
| 4 | Four weeks |
| 5 | Calendar month |
| 7 | Two calendar months |
| 8 | Eight times a year |
| 9 | Nine times a year |
| 10 | Ten times a year |
| 13 | Three months/13 weeks |
| 26 | Six months/26 weeks |
| 52 | One year/12 months/52 w |
| 90 | Less than one week |
| 95 | One off/lump sum |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
and if rent > 0 (Last rental payment is provided)
- f_rentwc (f_hhresp_ip) period covered
household_ip6.varmeter1
Electricity meter reading, lower number
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER METER READING NOT COUNTING ANY DIGITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL POINT
Text: Starting with the lower of the two numbers, what is your current electricity meter reading? Do not report any digits to the right of the decimal point.
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
and if ELECUSE = 2 (If Respondent has multiple tariff or variable rate meter)
- f_varmeter1 (f_hhresp_ip) electricity meter reading, lower number
household_ip6.varmeter2
Electricity meter reading, upper number
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER METER READING NOT COUNTING ANY DIGITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL POINT
Text: And now the higher of the two numbers, what is your current electricity meter reading? Do not report any digits to the right of the decimal point.
Universe:
if ff_metersw6 = 1 | 3 & FUELHAVE = 1 (If meter reading experimental groups 1 or 3 and uses electricity for domestic fuel)
and if ELECUSE = 2 (If Respondent has multiple tariff or variable rate meter)
and if VARMETER1 <> DK | REF (If lower meter reading not refused or don't know)
- f_varmeter2 (f_hhresp_ip) electricity meter reading, upper number
household_ip6.vehage
Age of car/van
Type: number
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS SHOULD BE THE AGE OF THE CAR NOT HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN OWNED. IF LESS THAN ONE YEAR, ENTER 1. IF MORE THAN 50 YEARS, ENTER 50. IF UNSURE THEN ESTIMATE.
Text: What is the approximate age of your VEHMAKE VEHMODEL?
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 2 | (ff_vehmake = MIS | ff_vehmodel = MIS) (Does not have use of same vehicle as at previous wave or fed-forward vehicle make or model are missing)
and if VEHMAKE <> DK | REF (If make of vehicle known)
- f_vehage (f_hhresp_ip) what is the approximate age of your tf_vehmakemodel? this should be the age o
household_ip6.vehchck
Same vehicle as last wave
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: THIS SHOULD BE THE SAME VEHICLE AS AT LAST WAVE.
Text: Does this household still own or have continuous use of a ff_vehmake ff_vehmodel? This should be the same vehicle as you told us about during your last interview.
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if ff_vehmake <> MIS & ff_vehmodel <> MIS (Vehicle make and model from previous wave is not missing)
- f_vehchck (f_hhresp_ip) same vehicle as last wave
household_ip6.vehmake
Make of vehicle used most often by household
Type: string
Source: UKHLS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER MAKE HERE, MODEL IN THE NEXT QUESTION. THE MAKE IS THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE.
Text: What is the make and model of the vehicle used most often by members of this household?
Universe:
if ncars > 0 (Household has one or more cars/vans)
and if CAROWN = 1 | 3 (If Owns a car)
and if VEHCHCK = 2 | (ff_vehmake = MIS | ff_vehmodel = MIS) (Does not have use of same vehicle as at previous wave or fed-forward vehicle make or model are missing)
household_ip6.xpduely
Amount spent on gas and electricity combined
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on gas and electricity combined?
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelhave = 2 (Has gas and electricity in accommodation)
and if fuelduel = 1 (Pay gas and electric as one bill)
- f_xpduely (f_hhresp_ip) amount electricity and gas
household_ip6.xpelecy
Amount spent on electricity
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP
Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on electricity? Enter '0' if nothing spent.
Universe:
if fuelhave = 1 & fuelduel <> 1 (Has electricity and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- f_xpelecy (f_hhresp_ip) amount electricity
household_ip6.xpgasy
Amount spent on gas
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP
Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on gas, including Calor Gas? Enter '0' if nothing spent.
Universe:
if fuelhave = 2 & fuelduel <>1 (Has gas and does not pay gas and electricity as one bill)
- f_xpgasy (f_hhresp_ip) amount gas
household_ip6.xphsdb
Problems paying for housing
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Many people find it hard to keep up with their housing payments. In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with your rent/mortgage?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3|4 & HsOwndChk = 1) OR HsOwnd = 2|3|4|97 (In mortgaged or rented accommodation, not rent free)
- f_xphsdb (f_hhresp_ip) behind with rent/mortgage
household_ip6.xphsdba
Problems paying bills
Type: choice
Source: FRS adapted
Text: Sometimes people are not able to pay every household bill when it falls due. May we ask, are you up to date with all your household bills such as electricity, gas, water rates, telephone and other bills or are you behind with any of them?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to date with all bills |
| 2 | Behind with some bills |
| 3 | Behind with all bills |
- f_xphsdba (f_hhresp_ip) up to date with all bills
household_ip6.xphsdct
Problems paying Council Tax
Type: choice
Source: FRS adapted
Text: In the last twelve months, have you ever found yourself behind with paying your Council Tax?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if HHGRID.region = 1|2|3 & hsctax <> 9 (Address in England, Wales or Scotland and Council Tax band provided)
- f_xphsdct (f_hhresp_ip) behind with paying council tax
household_ip6.xpmg
Last total monthly mortgage payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TOTAL MORTGAGE PAYMENT FOR ALL MORTGAGES INCLUDING EXISTING AND NEW MORTGAGES. INCLUDE LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS IF PAID WITH MORTGAGE. IF ENDOWMENT MORTGAGE, INCLUDE BOTH PREMIUMS AND INTEREST. IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT. WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £
Text: How much was your last total monthly instalment on all mortgages or loans for this property?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 2|3 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 2|3) (mortgage/shared ownership at previous wave and still the same or mortgage/shared ownership now)
- f_xpmg (f_hhresp_ip) last monthly installment
household_ip6.xpoily
Amount spent on oil
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP
Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on oil? Enter '0' if nothing spent.
Universe:
if fuelhave = 3 (Has oil in accommodation)
- f_xpoily (f_hhresp_ip) amount oil
household_ip6.xpsfly
Amount spent on other fuel
Type: number
Source: ELSA (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 0 IF NOTHING SPENT F9 FOR HELP
Text: In the last year, since 1st interview month interview year - 1, how much has your household spent on other fuel, including solid fuel? Enter '0' if nothing spent.
Universe:
if fuelhave = 4 (Has other fuel type in accommodation)
- f_xpsfly (f_hhresp_ip) amount other fuel
household_ip6.rent
Net amount of last rent payment
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF 100% RENT REBATE CODE 0 IF DON'T KNOW, PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £ F9 FOR HELP
Text: How much was the last rent payment, including any services or water charges but after any rebates?
Universe:
if (ff_HsOwnd = 3|4 & HSOWNDCHK = 1) | (HsOwnd = 3|4) (Rented accommodation is not rent free)
- f_rent (f_hhresp_ip) last rent payment
household_ip6.hscost
Original purchase price of property
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: IF PAID NOTHING/INHERITED CODE 0 WRITE IN AMOUNT IN £ F9 FOR HELP
Text: How much did you pay for the property?
Universe:
if (HsOwnd = 2|3) | (HsOwnd = 1 & MgyNot = 1|2) (mortgage or shared ownership at new address or became outright owner through purchase or clearing mortgage)
- f_hscost (f_hhresp_ip) how much paid
household_ip6.expbrkte
End Time stamp for EXPBREAK
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if (ff_consexpw6 = 2 | (ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 2)) (If consumption experiment group 2, or consumption experiment group 1 and mode is telephone)
household_ip6.hheat
Adequate heating
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE CAN'T AFFORD IT AS NO
Text: For the next question please just answer yes or no. In winter, are you able to keep this accommodation warm enough?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Doesn't apply |
- f_hheat (f_hhresp_ip) keeping accommodation warm enough
household_ip6.opuslte
End Time stamp for OPUSL1
Type: time
Universe:
if CONSPER = 1 thru 16 (Respondent completing the household questionnaire is a responsible bill payer (or spouse/partner of))
and if ff_consexpw6 = 1 & GRIDVARIABLES.MODETYPE = 1 | 3 (If consumption experiment group A and mode is face-to-face or web)
