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David

David Report 15 Jul 2010 16:38

hi
has anyone heard in the media that there are plans to scrap the census after 200 + years

Grabagran

Grabagran Report 15 Jul 2010 17:24

It's because of the cost involved. Wasn't that figure for next year's census put at £84m. A hell of a lot of money for, as Island says, Big Brother already knows.

Deanna

Deanna Report 15 Jul 2010 17:52

Maybe, but when and how do WE get to know??
Deanna X

Joy

Joy Report 15 Jul 2010 19:09

Yes; I posted about it here:
http://www.genesreunited.co.za/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=858586&px=14