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Notes to the financial statements |
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2 Operating surplus/(deficit) The operating surplus/(deficit) is stated after charging the following items: |
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2001
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2000
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Payments under operating leases: |
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– Land and buildings |
7.5 |
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7.6 |
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Depreciation: |
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– Annual charge |
14.8 |
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16.1 |
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– Accelerated charge |
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1.9 |
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Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets |
0.9 |
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0.1 |
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Auditors’ remuneration: audit |
0.1 |
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0.1 |
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