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| All figures in £ millions | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final paid in respect of prior year 15.7p (2004: 14.8p; 2003: 14.3p) | 125 | 119 | 115 |
| Interim paid in respect of current year 10p (2004: 9.7p; 2003: 9.4p) | 80 | 76 | 73 |
| Total | 205 | 195 | 188 |
The directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2005 of 17.0p per share which will absorb an estimated £136m of shareholders' funds. It will be paid on 5 May 2006 to shareholders who are on the register of members on 7 April 2006. These financial statements do not reflect this dividend payable (see note 34k).
