Statement re Possible Offer

LEGAL & GENERAL GROUP PLC
3 September 1999

                                      

                          NatWest Group ('NatWest')
                Legal & General Group Plc ('Legal & General')
                                      
                                      
                             Market speculation


Following the recent movement in Legal & General's share price, NatWest and
Legal & General confirm that they are in discussions which may or may not
lead to a recommended offer being made by NatWest for Legal & General.

A further announcement will be made in due course.