RNS Xmas/New Years Hours

London Stock Exchange
30 December 1999



REGULATORY NEWS SERVICE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICE HOURS 1999/2000

The Regulatory News Service (RNS) will be closed on:

Friday, 31 December 1999
Monday, 3 January 2000
     
On Thursday, 30 December 1999, RNS will close at 13.30 hours. Announcements must
be lodged with the Company Announcements Office by 12.30 hours.

If you have any queries regarding these arrangements, please contact the Company
Announcements Office on 0171-797-3843 or STX 33843