Statement Re Acquisition

PORTMEIRION POTTERIES (HOLDINGS) PLC
14 July 1999


              PORTMEIRION POTTERIES(HOLDINGS) PLC
                               

Portmeirion announce that they are in discussions with the
Joint Administrative Receivers of Biltons Tableware Limited to
acquire Biltons land, buildings, plant and equipment.

A further announcement will be made at the appropriate time.


For further information please contact:

Kami Farhadi   Chief Executive     Telephone:     [phone]
Brett Phillips Finance Director