In a message dated 24/05/2007 09:50:31 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: It has actually been set for a number of years now, much longer than I remember earlier price levels having been maintained. __________________________________________________________________________ The fees were last revised on 1st April 2003. The statutory fee is to ensure that ONS only recovers the costs relating to the service provided. http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/news/winter2003_21.htm Regards Stan Mapstone