Dividend Programme 2001

Barclays PLC
11 December 2000


                                        
The following dates are proposed in connection with the programme for the
announcement of the Barclays PLC results for the year ending 31 December
2000 and for the period to 30 June 2001:

2001

Thursday                 7.00 am   Announcement of annual results and second
8 February                         interim dividend

Wednesday                          Ex dividend date for ordinary shares
21 February

Friday                             On record date for dividend -
23 February                        ordinary shares

Monday                             Annual General Meeting
9 April

Monday                             Pay dividend
30 April

Thursday                 7.00 am   Announcement of interim results and
2 August                           interim dividend

Wednesday                          Ex dividend date for ordinary shares
15 August

Friday                             On record date for dividend -
17 August                          ordinary shares

Monday                             Pay dividend
1 October

For further information please contact:

Alison Dillon
Deputy Secretary
020 7699 2454