Holdings in CompanyThe Company was informed on 6 March 2006 that The Royal Bank of Scotland Groupplc and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc no longer have a notifiable interest (within the meaning of Section 199 (2) of the Companies Act 1985) in the ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc hold 1,005,654 shares in the Company. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hannah Metcalf 0161 491 4191 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of the listed company responsible for making this notification Date of notification 8 March 2006 |

