Appointment of Non-Executive

Centrica PLC 21 December 2000 APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Centrica plc is pleased to announce that Roger Carr has been appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective 1st January 2001. He will also become a member of the Company's Audit and Remuneration Committees. Chairman, Sir Michael Perry, said the appointment further strengthened the composition of the Board. He added, 'Roger brings long and wide ranging experience to our deliberations as we continue to grow and expand our business.' Roger Carr is Chairman of Chubb plc (previously Chief Executive of Williams plc) and a non-executive director of Bass plc. He was the chairman of Thames Water prior to the sale of the business in November 2000. Note: There are no disclosures to be made under 6 F2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules. * end - Investor Relations Enquiries: Chris Milburn 01753 758114 Media Enquiries: Tess Kershaw 01753 758444

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