Exhibit 99.6

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC – Director Declaration

In compliance with rule LR 9.6.14 of the Financial Services Authority Listing Rules, Imperial Tobacco Group PLC announces that its Chairman, Mr I J G Napier, has informed the Company that he joined the Board of Directors of Molson Coors Brewing Company with effect from 18 July 2008.

There have been no other changes to the information set out in LR 9.6.13R (2) to LR 9.6.13R (6) in respect of Mr Napier.

T M Williams

Deputy Company Secretary

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