Ten year Census to be axed

The Govt is expected to make an announcement soon, axing this. They protest it is nothing about hiding immigration figures, but cynics say otherwise.

The 2011 one cost £500mn. I actually helped on this and enjoyed my time, even though the recruitment process was quite rigorous

I've just spent awhile reading comments on Mail on Line, and quite honestly agree with most of them.

One of the points raised is the problems faced by future genealogists: how fantastic it is searching past Censuses and looking at ancestors and how they lived. What will happen when this information is no longer readily available?

I say, keep it. Thoughts/comments?

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Not sure how I feel on this one - anything that saves money is good so maybe we can get by without it, like to hear what others think though ....

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May be useful, not as far as researching religion though I seem to remember several Jedi Knights!

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Keep it if possible. The census provides a unique insight into the way we live, an invaluable resource for future generations.
Lets get rid of a few MPs and keep the census .

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If it is true then it's outrageous. GEnealogy is one of the most popular pastimes in GB today. To deny future generations of this precious amenity is short sighted, mean spirited & not expensive compared to the colossal folly of this and the last government . By this I mean the misinformation, disinformation, corruption, apathy, self interest Mps of all flavours have allowed to happen to this once proud nation

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I think census is a waste of money, why I hear you ask, well how do we know that the information put on the forms is accurate and honest?
I doubt it myself!

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I argued on the site that does the Govt believe it will still be in power in 2021, ready for the next Census? Do they really think they will be voted in again and again?

Let's leave the decision for the Govt of the time, is what I say.

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I agree Meg, I think it's essential to keep tabs on the way that the population is developing. I too went pounding the streets in the last but one census Jazzi.......it was eye-opening to see the way some people lived.

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The census isn't run for the benefit of genealogists unfortunately, and some peoples input on the forms might not be accurate.
£500m is a lot of money, which could be put to better use.

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It certainly was!