Retirement benefits Retirement Benefits, Change in Estimate (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Change to Spot Yield Curve Approach to Estimate Service and Interest Costs [Abstract]
Change to spot yield curve approach, effect on pension expense	$ 8

Change to Spot Yield Curve Approach to Estimate Service and Interest Costs [Abstract]

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