21 Jan 2000
           
  
                
              
            Prudential and Bank of Scotland - Proposals for Natwest Life
            
                
              
              
              
              
            
            
            
          
        
            
            
                
		Prudential and Bank of Scotland have signed a memorandum of  understanding whereby, should Bank of Scotland's bid for NatWest  succeed, Prudential will purchase NatWest Life and gain exclusive  rights to sell Prudential branded life, pensions and retail investment  products through NatWest branches.
Further details are contained in the announcement by Bank of Scotland made today.
Enquiries:
  David Doyle
  Investor Relations
  Tel: 0207 548 3753 
Jan Shawe / Jeremy Reynolds
  Prudential Media Relations 
  Tel: 0207 548 3911 / 3721