Role

1. Meet with the other members of the Board without the Chairman present on at least an annual basis in order to evaluate and appraise the performance of the Chairman;

2. Chair the Nominations Committee when considering succession to the role of the Chairman of the Board;

3. Act as a point of contact for shareholders and other stakeholders with concerns which have failed to be resolved or would not be appropriate through the normal channels of the Chairman, Chief Executive and/or Chief Financial Officer; and

4. Act as an alternative point of contact for Executive Directors, if required, in addition to the normal channels of the Chairman and/or the Chief Executive;

5. Meet with the other members of the Board as and when deemed appropriate.

 Commitment

The Senior Independent Director is expected to commit at least 3-4 days per year to the role, and significantly more in exceptional circumstances.  This is in addition to the expected time commitment in his or her capacity as a non-executive director.

Approved by the Board on 3 November 2005