2000
£m

At January 1

1,988

1,705

2,014

1,714

Total recognised gains for the year

113

301

194

326

Ordinary dividends (net of scrip dividend adjustments)

(89)

(101)

(89)

(101)

New ordinary share capital issued (net of expenses)

10

75

10

75

Goodwill transferred to the profit and loss account in respect of disposals of businesses

41

8

—

—

At December 31

2,063

1,988

2,129

2,014