5. Corporate centre
5 – Corporate centre
| 2009 £m |
2008 £m |
|
|---|---|---|
| Project spend | (11) | (34) |
| Share award and other incentives | (12) | (10) |
| Central spend | (85) | (97) |
| Total | (108) | (141) |
The corporate centre costs for the period reduced to £108 million (2008: £141 million) due to lower central and project spend. Central spend of £85 million (2008: £97 million) fell as a result of efficiency improvements. Project spend at £11 million (2008: £34 million) reflected completion of financial controls and MCEV projects initiated during 2008.