I have decided not to register my beard. The current UK government is already showing it's hostility to the Folk Scene with it's PEL regulations. Just thing what harm would be done if beards had to be licensed as well - even two beards in a bar could be restrictive !
I'm sure that a case could be made on the grounds of public health, safety, decency, taste etc.

Mind you there are some beards that should be registered on the grounds of planning permission etc - they would include performers like Johnny Collins and a friend of ours Morris Winkle.