Appointment of Director

Centrica PLC
04 September 2002


4 September 2002


Centrica plc is pleased to announce that Ms Helen Alexander has been appointed a
Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective 1st January 2003. She will also
become a member of the Company's Audit and Remuneration Committees.

The Chairman, Sir Michael Perry, said: 'The appointment further strengthens and
complements the composition of the Board.' He added, 'Helen brings wide-ranging
experience to our deliberations, which will be invaluable as we continue to grow
and expand our business both here in the UK and overseas.'

Ms Helen Alexander is Chief Executive of The Economist Group, a Non-Executive
Director of Northern Foods plc and a Trustee of the Tate Foundation. She was
formerly a Non-Executive Director of BT Group plc.

Note: There are no disclosures to be made under paragraph 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the
Listing Rules.


Enquiries:

Centrica Investor Relations: 01753 494900

Centrica Media Relations: 01753 494085


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