Corporate Governance

The Board recognises the importance of sound corporate governance and will, insofar as practicable given the Company's size and constitution of the Board, comply with the main provisions of the Combined Code: Principles of Corporate Governance and Code of Best Practice.

A full statement in respect of the Group's compliance with the Combined Code's provisions can be found on pages 30 and 34 of the Annual Report & Accounts 2007, a copy of which can be obtained from the Investors section; please click here.