Blocklisting Interim Review

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
14 October 2005

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

                               
1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

RBSG Sharesave Scheme

3. Period of return:
From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

23,786,283

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

525,774

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

23,260,509

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

20,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 24 May 2001

20,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 17 December 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

RBSG Executive Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

10,598,835

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

162,433

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

10,436,402

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

5,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 24 May 2001

6,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 17 December 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

NatWest Sharesave Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

2,200,860

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

65,874

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

2,134,986

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

23,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 24 May 2001

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

NatWest Executive Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

1,553,051

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

110,704

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

1,442,347

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

5,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 24 May 2001

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.



                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

Option 2000 Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

9,293,850

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

367,500

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

8,926,350

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

10,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 17 December 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

Employee Share Ownership Plan

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

7,580,523

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

0

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

7,580,523

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

15,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 15 January 2003

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.

                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

First Active plc 1998 SAYE Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

247,946

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

0

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

247,946

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

250,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 28 January 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.



                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

First Active plc 2001 SAYE Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

215,874

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

0

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

215,874

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

250,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 28 January 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.



                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

First Active plc 1998 Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

250,000

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

0

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

250,000

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

250,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 28 January 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.



                                   SCHEDULE 5

                        BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

To:     Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS



               Please ensure the entries on this return are typed

1. Name of company

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. Name of scheme

First Active plc 2002 Approved Share Option Scheme

3. Period of return:

From       1 April 2005                              To     30 September 2005

4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme

244,960

5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:

1,326

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period

243,634

7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;

250,000 Ordinary Shares of 25p each - Block Listing granted 28 January 2004

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records

3,182,954,725

Contact for queries

Name              Mr Peter Helmn
Address           The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
                  Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
                  Edinburgh
                  EH12 1HQ
Telephone         [phone]

Person making the return
Name              Mr Hew Campbell
Position          Head of Group Secretariat
Signature

The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.


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