REG-London Stock Exch. Rule 2.10 Announcement

London Stock Exchange plc announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 15 August 2005 its issued share capital consisted of 254,571,428 ordinary shares of 55/6pence each.

The International Securities Identification Number is GB00B0167W72