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Wolseley plc

Annual Report and Accounts 2007


Note 22 Turn Page Note 24

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Year ended 31 July 2007

23. Trade and other payables

Current 2007
£m
2006
£m
Amounts falling due within one year:    
Trade payables 1,974 1,504
Bills of exchange payable 196 188
Other tax and social security 78 142
Other payables 187 148
Accruals 350 305
Deferred income 11 7
Total trade and other payables 2,796 2,294
     
Non-current    
Other payables 63 25

The fair value of other payables falling due after more than one year is estimated at £63 million (2006: £21 million). The fair value of other amounts included in trade and other payables approximates to book value.