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There are many arguments to the HT vs FS debate but to suggest that a hardtail isn't up to the job for anything other than 'basic trails' is plain nonsense.Although there is meritt in your principal, a full suspension is a proper trail bike...a hard tail definitely has its place, the comfort levels are far reduced for doing anything other than basic and real basic at that single track...
And besides, Gary has already said "Its not for hardcore down hilling but the whole family has mountain bikes for flexibility, so road, tracks, gravel etc etc." a hardtail will be perfect for this.