Speedy Scaffolding Disposal for £2.1m

Allen PLC
1 June 2000

                              
                               
                      Allen Plc ('Allen')
 (Hire Services, Housebuilding, Civil Engineering Contracting,
                     Building Contracting)


         SPEEDY SCAFFOLDING DISPOSAL FOR £2.1 MILLION
                               
Allen, the construction services group, announces that it  has
sold Speedy Scaffolding Limited ('Speedy Scaffolding') to  the
management team for £2.1 million.  In the year ended 28  March
1999,  Speedy Scaffolding made a profit before tax of £293,000
on turnover of £3.16 million.

Ken Fox, the Chief Executive, said:

'Speedy Scaffolding is a small regional sub-contractor for the
supply  and erection of scaffolding to the building  industry.
The  Board  felt  that it was not a core activity  within  the
expanding Hire Services Division.  The disposal is, therefore,
in  line  with our strategy of focusing our resources  in  the
sectors  of the business where we can see the best returns  on
our investment and maximise shareholder value.

'In  thanking  the  management and  the  employees  of  Speedy
Scaffolding  for their contribution over the  years,  we  wish
them every success in the future.'



For further information:

Ken Fox (Chief Executive)               01204 699277
Neil O'Brien (Finance Director)         01204 699277

Brian Coleman-Smith                    020 7786 9600
Binns & Co Public Relations