Many, many thanks to all for the very positive answer. I definitely agree with medical research as two grandchildren will be future research doctors. When I submitted a combined number of submissions entitled Genetically Inherited Diseases, one recommendation I made to the Expert Panel was to add an extra question to the 2001 census re "known genetically inherited diseases in the family" with a place for explanation or name of same. Muriel M. Davidson <davidson3542@home.com> [On behalf of all Canadian Census Committee members] "Melville R. Andress" wrote: > Dear Mr. Riis: > Thank you for your letter of acknowledgement July 18, 2000. > Your heartening affirmation that genealogists, historians and medical > research should have access post 92 years to the subject matter will be > recorded and be a testimony to your wise decision. > > Yours Sincerely, > > Melville R. Andress > #110- 33110 Nelson avenue, > Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2L5.