31 Service fees paid to external auditors
The service fees paid to Ernst & Young Accountants included in Work subcontracted and other external costs in 2007 amounted to €4.9 million for audit services (2006: €5.2 million), €2.1 million for tax services (2006: €2.0 million) and €0.8 million for sundry services (2006: €0.7 million).