ALL NEW! 2005 General Election Estimation Quiz

How much do you really know about the facts and figures behind this election campaign? Here's your chance to find out. Below there are 10 questions on a number of subjects which have been discussed by the politicians and the media over the past few weeks. The answer to each question is a number, but you aren't expected to know it exactly. To score points, you just need to be able to say roughly how big the number is, by giving a number you think is smaller than the correct answer, and one you think is bigger.

You get points if the true answer lies between the numbers you give. The closer together are your two guesses, the better your score. But you will lose points if the true answer lies outside the range you give.

There are no trick questions in this quiz.

Firstly, please tell us how you voted in the General Election on 5th May

You may skip this question if you want to

How many abortions were paid for by the NHS in 2002/3?

between and
As of 25th April 2005, how many British servicemen had died in the invasion of Iraq?

between and
What is the basic rate of income tax?

between % and %
What was the total amount spent by parties campaigning for the 2001 General Election?

between £ million and £ million
How many people were in prison in Britain in 2003?

between and
How many new police officers were recruited in the year before September 2004?

between and
In 2003, how many people applied for asylum in the UK?

between and
How old will Tony Blair be on 6th May 2005?

between years and years
How much is the basic state pension for people who have paid National Insurance, per week?

between £ and £
What's the average budget for one serving of a school dinner in England and Wales?

between £ and £

There are 10 questions in that list. That's enough to calculate your score — approximately. But if you want, you can answer some more questions. The more questions you answer, the more accurate your score will be! (There is also a small bonus for answering more questions.)