Director Declaration

Spectris plc

                             Director Declaration                              

Spectris plc announces, in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing
Rules, that Andrew Given, Non-Executive Director of Spectris plc, ceased to be
a director of Spirent Communications plc on 22 December 2006.

Enquiries:

Spectris plc

Robert Martin, Deputy Company Secretary