Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
19 June 2000

                            Section 163 (3)                                   
                                             
In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that Camellia
Plc purchased, for cancellation, 500 ordinary shares of 10p each of Camellia
Plc.  Details are:-

19th June 2000    500 ordinary shares at £27 per share



P.E. Hill
Company Secretary


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