for the year to 31 December 2007
| £m | |
| Balance at 1 January 2006 | 756.2 |
| Amortisation of debt transferred from retained earnings | (0.7) |
| Premium on ordinary shares issued during the year less expenses of issues | 3.3 |
| Balance at 31 December 2006 | 758.8 |
| Amortisation of debt transferred from retained earnings | (0.7) |
| Balance at 31 December 2007 | 758.1 |