Loan Stock Interest Payment

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
09 January 2004


British Empire Securities and General Trust p.l.c.

Equities Index Unsecured Loan Stock 2013

Interest Payment

The rate (gross of income tax) on the Equities Index Loan Stock 2013 for the
quarter ended 31 December 2003 is 1.088p per unit calculated on a net dividend
basis, equivalent to £10.88 per 1,000 units. The record date is 31 December 2003
and the payment is being made today.

9 January 2004


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