Exhibit 99.3

In accordance with its normal practice, Imperial Tobacco Group will be issuing a trading update statement for the six months to 31 March 2008.  It is intended that this will be on Wednesday 19 March 2008.

Interim results for the six months to 31 March 2008 are expected to be released on Tuesday 20 May 2008.

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