The total Group tax charge for the 26 weeks to 29 September 2007 of £9,345,000 (26 weeks to 30 September 2006: £8,947,000; 52 weeks to 31 March 2007: £18,622,000) comprises a current tax charge of £9,195,000 (26 weeks to 30 September 2006: £9,194,000; 52 weeks to 31 March 2007: £17,874,000) and a deferred tax charge of £150,000 (26 weeks to 30 September 2006: £247,000 credit; 52 weeks to 31 March 2007: £748,000 charge). The tax charge is based on the estimated effective tax rate for the year.
The tax charge includes £6,549,000 (26 weeks to 30 September 2006: £5,159,000; 52 weeks to 31 March 2007: £9,488,000) in respect of overseas tax.