WWU Regulatory Accounts to 31st March 2006 - Our Home Page
WWU Regulatory Accounts to 31st March 2006 - Our Home Page
WWU Regulatory Accounts to 31st March 2006 - Our Home Page
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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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