Purchase of Own Shares

Camellia PLC
2 November 2000

                             
                               Section 163(3)

In accordance with paragraph 15.9 for the Listing Rules we advise that
Camellia Plc purchased, for cancellation 300 ordinary shares of 10p each of
Camellia Plc. Details are:

          2nd November 2000     300 ordinary shares at £27.50 per share


P.E. Hill 
Company Secretary