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19 Trade and other receivables

19 Trade and other receivables
All figures in £ millions 2005 2004 2003
Current
Trade receivables 825 725 814
Royalty advances 124 114 110
Prepayments and accrued income 38 41 38
Other receivables 42 51 62
Receivables from related parties 2 2 1
Total 1,031 933 1,025
Non-current
Royalty advances 67 70 83
Prepayments and accrued income 4 1 1
Other receivables 37 31 16
Total 108 102 100

Trade receivables are stated net of provisions for bad and doubtful debts and sales returns of £313m (2004: £354m; 2003: £339m). The carrying amounts are stated at their fair value. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the Group's large number of customers, who are internationally dispersed.

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