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| All figures in £ millions | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| At beginning of year | 7,134 | 6,343 | 6,422 |
| Subscription for share capital in subsidiaries | 61 | 915 | - |
| External acquisition | 30 | - | 15 |
| Share repurchase from subsidiary | (331) | - | - |
| Disposal to subsidiary | (11) | - | (22) |
| Provision for diminution in value | - | (100) | (33) |
| Revaluations | - | (24) | (39) |
| At end of year | 6,883 | 7,134 | 6,343 |
