Directorate Change

Barclays PLC
26 April 2005

                                                                   26 April 2005



          BARCLAYS APPOINTS JOHN SUNDERLAND AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC today announce that John Sunderland (age 59)
has been appointed to the Boards of Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC as a
non-executive director, with effect from 1 June 2005. Mr Sunderland is Chairman
of Cadbury Schweppes plc, having joined Cadbury Limited in 1968. He is also
President of the Confederation of British Industry.

Matthew W Barrett, Barclays Chairman, said today, 'I am delighted that John
Sunderland is joining Barclays. John has an excellent track record at Cadbury
Schweppes and a wealth of business experience. His appointment will further
enhance the strong non-executive presence on the Barclays Board'.




For further information, please contact:

Chris Tucker
Barclays Public Relations Director
Barclays PLC
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