Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
3 July 2000

                            Section 163 (3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 of the Listing Rules we advise that
Camellia Plc purchased, for cancellation, 2000 ordinary shares of 10p
each of Camellia Plc.  details are:-

     3rd July 2000  1000 ordinary shares at £26 per share
     3rd July 2000  1000 ordinary shares at £27 per share


P.E. Hill
Company Secretary
3rd July 2000