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Statement of directors' responsibilities in respect of the preliminary announcement of the Annual Report and the financial statements

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

  • The financial statements, prepared in accordance with the applicable set of accounting standards, gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole;
  • The Group Finance Director's review and the Business review include a fair view of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the important events, principal risks and uncertainties that they face.

Julian Roberts
Group Chief Executive

11 March 2010

Philip Broadley
Group Finance Director

11 March 2010