Holding(s) in Company

Holding(s) in Company 

    LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2003--


Centrica plc received on 20 August 2003 a notice stating that on 18
August 2003 the holding of Aviva plc and its subsidiaries in the
issued capital of Centrica plc fell below 3% and therefore ceased to
constitute a 'notifiable interest' for the purposes of section 198 of
the Companies Act 1985.


Name of contact and telephone number for enquiries

Robin Healy
01753 494017


   Short Name: Centrica PLC
   Category Code: HOL
   Sequence Number: 00008694
   Time of Receipt (offset from UTC): 20030820T100213+0100