2 Fixed asset investments
|
|
2007
£m |
2006
£m |
| At 1 January |
3,559 |
3,550 |
| Additions |
6 |
9 |
| At 31 December |
3,565 |
3,559 |
The addition in 2007 and 2006 represents the increase in the investment in subsidiaries attributable to the recognition of the share-based payment arrangements over the Company’s shares. Principal subsidiary and joint venture companies, the investments in which are all held through intermediate holding companies, are shown here.