In the Birmingham District Registry  No. 631 of 1999

HORNE BROTHERS PLC

A Meeting of Creditors of the above-named Company has been summoned by the Liquidator for the purpose of receiving an account of the conduct of the winding-up, pursuant to section 146 of the Insolvency Act 1986; and determining whether the Liquidator should have his release under section 174 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The Meeting will be held at the offices of Levy Gee, 9 Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 9HN, on 9th May 2001, at 10 a.m. A proxy form must be lodged with me, not later than 12 noon on 8th May 2001, to entitle you to vote by proxy at the Meeting. A. R. Thompson, Liquidator 2nd April 2001.