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NOTES TO THE REGULATORY ACCOUNTS<br />

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH <strong>2006</strong><br />

16 Provisions for liabilities and charges (continued)<br />

(d) Onerous lease provision<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Transportation<br />

business<br />

De-minimis<br />

business<br />

Metering<br />

activities Other activities Total<br />

£m £m £m £m £m £m<br />

Charge for the period 0.6 - - - 0.6 -<br />

At 31 <strong>March</strong> 0.6 - - - 0.6 -<br />

The onerous lease provision represents the expected costs incurred in relation <strong>to</strong> vacant properties owned by the Company. The provision is expected <strong>to</strong> be utilised in the two years ended 31<br />

<strong>March</strong> 2008.<br />

(e) Wayleaves provisions<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Transportation<br />

business<br />

De-minimis<br />

business<br />

Metering<br />

activities Other activities Total<br />

£m £m £m £m £m £m<br />

On acquisition of business 2.7 - - - 2.7 -<br />

At 31 <strong>March</strong> 2.7 - - - 2.7 -<br />

The wayleaves provision is provided <strong>to</strong> cover the costs associated with rectifying gas distribution assets which are the subject of ineffective easements or wayleaves. The provision is expected <strong>to</strong> be<br />

utilised over the period until 2020.<br />

(f) Other provisions<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Transportation<br />

business<br />

De-minimis<br />

business<br />

Metering<br />

activities Other activities Total<br />

£m £m £m £m £m £m<br />

On acquisition of business 0.6 - - - 0.6 -<br />

At 31 <strong>March</strong> 0.6 - - - 0.6 -<br />

Other provisions provide for a potential liability in respect of contracts which have repayment clauses in the event that certain future thresholds are achieved. The provision is expected <strong>to</strong> be utilised<br />

over the period until 2016.<br />

Wales & West Utilities Ltd (Formerly Blackwater 2 Ltd)<br />

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