Analyst/ Shareholder Briefing

Centrica PLC
13 December 2000



CENTRICA PLC
ANALYST AND SHAREHOLDER BRIEFING


Centrica plc is giving a briefing to analysts and
shareholders this morning. The purpose of the seminar is to
provide further background on developments within the Group.
Attending the presentation will be Roy Gardner, Mark Clare,
Phillip Bentley together with a number of senior executives
and managers.

The International strategy will be covered, together with a
more detailed focus on North America following recent
acquisitions.  An update of developments in financial
services, covering the opportunities to develop the AA and
Goldfish brands will also be given.

Progress on the recently launched telecoms products will be
covered, together with an overview of developments and plans
for e-commerce, recognising the changing technologies.

The slides can be viewed on the Centrica
website www.centrica.co.uk

For further information, please contact:

Chris Milburn, Head of
Investor Relations 01753 758113