The Company uses the services of Deloitte Touche LLP ("Deloitte") to provide ad hoc advice on remuneration matters.

The Remuneration Committee have occasionally appointed their own remuneration consultants to provide additional advice on specfic subjects but this was not deemed necessary during 2006.

Deloitte do not receive a retainer they are commissioned separately for each item of work which is required and are paid according to the time expended.

During 2006 Deloitte also advised the Company on tax, assurance, pensions and corporate finance and Deloitte MCS Limited provided consulting services in the areas of human resources, finance and services.