Director's shareholding

James Halstead PLC
30 March 2006


James Halstead plc (the 'Company')

30 March 2006

Director's shareholding


The Company has been notified that Mr Anthony Wild, a director of the company,
today purchased 5,000 ordinary shares of 5p each at a price of 352 pence per
share.



Following this notification, Mr Anthony Wild is the beneficial owner of 45,256
Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 0.09 per cent. of the issued share
capital.



Enquiries:

James Halstead plc
Jack Whittaker
Tel: [phone]

Westhouse Securities LLP
Tim Feather
Tel: [phone]




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