| All figures in £ millions | Land and buildings | Plant and equipment | Assets in course of construction | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||
| At 1 January 2009 | 355 | 839 | 7 | 1,201 |
| Exchange differences | (21) | (55) | (1) | (77) |
| Additions | 14 | 46 | 7 | 67 |
| Disposals | (2) | (41) | – | (43) |
| Acquisition through business combination | 1 | 17 | – | 18 |
| Reclassifications | 1 | 5 | (6) | – |
| At 31 December 2009 | 348 | 811 | 7 | 1,166 |
| Exchange differences | 8 | 28 | – | 36 |
| Additions | 21 | 55 | 12 | 88 |
| Disposals | (4) | (58) | – | (62) |
| Acquisition through business combination | 8 | 25 | – | 33 |
| Disposal through business disposal | (48) | (201) | – | (249) |
| Reclassifications | 3 | 5 | (8) | – |
| At 31 December 2010 | 336 | 665 | 11 | 1,012 |
| All figures in £ millions | Land and buildings | Plant and equipment | Assets in course of construction | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | ||||
| At 1 January 2009 | (170) | (608) | – | (778) |
| Exchange differences | 11 | 42 | – | 53 |
| Charge for the year | (17) | (68) | – | (85) |
| Disposals | 2 | 39 | – | 41 |
| Acquisition through business combination | – | (9) | – | (9) |
| At 31 December 2009 | (174) | (604) | – | (778) |
| Exchange differences | (4) | (19) | – | (23) |
| Charge for the year | (16) | (66) | – | (82) |
| Disposals | 3 | 58 | – | 61 |
| Acquisition through business combination | (3) | (13) | – | (16) |
| Disposal through business disposal | 28 | 164 | – | 192 |
| At 31 December 2010 | (166) | (480) | – | (646) |
| Carrying amounts | ||||
| At 1 January 2009 | 185 | 231 | 7 | 423 |
| At 31 December 2009 | 174 | 207 | 7 | 388 |
| At 31 December 2010 | 170 | 185 | 11 | 366 |
Depreciation expense of £10m (2009: £12m) has been included in the income statement in cost of goods sold, £7m (2009: £7m) in distribution expenses and £52m (2009: £45m) in administrative and other expenses. In 2010 £13m (2009: £21m) relates to discontinued operations.
The Group leases certain equipment under a number of finance lease agreements. The net carrying amount of leased plant and equipment included within property, plant and equipment was £12m (2009: £15m).