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Â鶹Éç World Service is a division of the British Broadcasting Corporation, a body incorporated by Royal Charter.

The largest group in which the results of Â鶹Éç World Service are consolidated is that headed by the Â鶹Éç.

The consolidated accounts of this group may be obtained from the Head of the Executive Unit, The Media Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TQ.

The related party transactions of Â鶹Éç World Service have been presented in accordance with FRS 8: Related Party Disclosures.

16a. Transactions with subsidiaries

Â鶹Éç World Service made grants of £0.4 million (2008: £0.3 million) during the year to Â鶹Éç World Service Trust, towards education projects and general management and administration costs.

Â鶹Éç World Service Trust procures some services from Â鶹Éç World Service on an arm’s-length basis.

16b. Transactions with associates

During the year there were no disclosable transactions with associates.

16c. Transactions with key management

During the year there were no disclosable transactions with key management.

16d. Other transactions

During the year the Â鶹Éç Group charged Â鶹Éç World Service net costs of £163.2 million (2008: £156.5 million) in respect of operating costs.

At 31 March 2009 Â鶹Éç World Service was owed £2.4 million (2008: £1.3 million) by the Â鶹Éç Group.

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