Director Declaration

Spectris plc

                             Director Declaration                              

In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules, Spectris plc
announces that John Hughes, Chairman of the Company, has been appointed as a
non-executive Director of Vitec Group plc on 11 March 2011, a directorship
which is held externally to the Group.

Enquiries:

Roger Stephens

Company Secretary

Spectris plc

Tel: [phone]