29. Deferred credits
(in millions of euros) | 31 December 2022 | 31 December 2021 |
Lump sum payments | 125 | 142 |
Adjustment mechanism for franchise fee | 37 | 54 |
Deferred credits | 162 | 196 |
Less: current | -34 | -35 |
Total non-current as at 31 December | 128 | 161 |
The lump-sum payment for wage increases resulting from making the Railway and Public Transport Pension Fund independent in 1994 is expected to be released up to 2035, and to be credited to the income statement. The franchise fee adjustment mechanism is included in the implementation agreement for the main rail network franchise (see note 33). The amounts will be released in equal instalments and be credited to the income statement during the term of the franchise (up to and including 2024).
Accounting policy
This income concerns amounts received in a single payment under agreements with terms extending to future years. The income is credited to the income statement over the term of the agreements to which the income relates. The income is measured at amortised cost.