RNS Number:5160P
Abbey National PLC
08 September 2003

        RETIREMENT OF MAC MILLINGTON AS A DIRECTOR OF ABBEY NATIONAL plc

Mac Millington announced on 25 June 2003 his intention to take early retirement.
Following the announcement of the appointment of his successor, who took up the
role of Customer Operations Director from 1 September 2003, Mac will now be
standing down from the Board with effect from Monday 8th September 2003.  Mac
will continue to assist with the handover of his responsibilities in an
executive capacity until 30 September 2003.

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