PLAXTONS SICKNESS AND DEATH BENEFIT SCHEME

(“the Scheme”) Notice is hereby given that, on or before 25 July 2001, not less than five sixths in value of Scheme Members signed a written Resolution for voluntary dissolution of the Scheme. Any person having an interest in the Scheme other than Scheme Members who signed the written dissolution Resolution referred to above are asked to contact Rowley Dickinson, Halifax House, 93-101 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 2GX (Ref AJH/JLB/1.KM621).