21. Provisions for liabilities and charges

	Deferred tax £m	Rationalisation and restructuring £m	Other £m	Total £m
a) The Group
At 1 January 2004	205	9	24	238
On acquisition of subsidiary undertakings	130	–	17	147
Charged to profit and loss	15	–	1	16
Credited to profit and loss	(3)	(1)	–	(4)
Transfer to corporation tax	(2)	–	–	(2)
Foreign exchange	9	–	–	9
At 31 December 2004	354	8	42	404

The majority of the rationalisation and restructuring provision relates to liabilities in respect of onerous property leases and employee–related compensation. Other provisions primarily comprise amounts provided for long service and annual leave liabilities and for mine site restoration. These liabilities are not expected to arise in the short-term.

	Deferred tax £m	Rationalisation and restructuring £m	Total £m
b) The Company
At 1 January 2004	30	8	38
Credited to the profit and loss account	(1)	(1)	(2)
At 31 December 2004	29	7	36

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