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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

19 Trade and other receivables

19 Trade and other receivables
All figures in £ millions 2006 2005
Current    
Trade receivables 768 825
Royalty advances 91 124
Prepayments and accrued income 34 38
Other receivables 58 42
Receivables from related parties 2 2
  953 1,031
Non-current    
Royalty advances 80 67
Prepayments and accrued income 4 4
Other receivables 40 37
  124 108

Trade receivables are stated net of provisions for bad and doubtful debts and anticipated future sales returns of £284m (2005: £313m). 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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