Purchase of Own Securities

Camellia PLC
4 December 2000


                                 Section 163(3)                               
  In accordance with paragraph 15.9 for the Listing Rules we advise that
Camellia Plc purchased, for cancellation, 5,100 ordinary shares of 10p each of
Camellia Plc. Details are:

        4th December 2000       5,100 ordinary shares at £27.60 per share

P.E. Hill
Company Secretary

4th December 2000