Directors' Responsibilities

Centrica PLC
11 September 2001

Centrica changes in board responsibilities

Centrica plc has today announced changes in responsibility of a number of its
board directors. These will take effect from 1 January 2002.

The aim of these changes is to:

  * Provide a greater focus on brands
  * Further enhance customer service
  * Enable the sharing of best practice and skills across Centrica

Mark Clare remains Deputy Chief Executive and will assume responsibility for
all activities under the British Gas brand.

Mike Alexander has been appointed Chief Operating Officer with responsibility
for customer information at Group level. He will also be responsible for
information systems and for identifying and driving best practice across the
Group's activities. In addition, Mike will take charge of developing
Centrica's UK business to business activities.

Roger Wood has been appointed Managing Director, the AA, with responsibility
for all activities under the brand, including roadside, financial services and
publishing.

These changes will support the delivery of Centrica's strategy, which remains
unchanged, to be the leading supplier of essential services in its chosen
markets.

Enquiries:

Centrica Investor Relations:     01753 758114

Centrica Media Relations:          01753 758442