RNS Number:7874L
Abbey National PLC
02 June 2003





                               ABBEY NATIONAL plc

            CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR


Following the announcement made on 1st May 2003, Abbey National plc confirms
that the appointment of Priscilla Vacassin as Human Resources Director, was
effective from 1st June 2003. There are no matters requiring disclosure under
Section 16.4 (b) of the FSA Listing Rules.







2 June 2003



Contact details:



Ian Christie, Assistant Group Secretary

Abbey National plc

Tel. 0207 756 4328

Fax 0207 756 5627




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