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Notes to the company financial statements year ended 31 March 2010

49. Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Trade creditors and accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs. The average credit period taken for trade purchases is 45 days (2009: 45 days).

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade payables approximates to their fair value.