Notes to the Accounts
17. Stocks
all figures in £ millions
2000
1999
Raw materials
29
35
Work in progress
68
62
Finished goods
383
310
Pre-publication costs
348
284
828
691
note • The replacement cost of stocks is not materially different from book value.
2000 Annual Report
Introduction
Chairman's letter
Chief executive's review
The Pearson Goals
Internet Enterprises
The Results
Pearson Education
The Penguin Group
The Financial Times Group
Recoletos
Financial Review
The Board
Directors' Report
Personnel Committee Report
Consolidated profit and loss account
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Statement of total recognised gains and losses
Reconciliation of movements in equity shareholders' funds
Report to the Auditors to the Members of Pearson plc
Principal subsidiaries and associates
Five year summary
Corporate and Operating Measures
Shareholder information
Notes to the accounts
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