Director Shareholding

Mothercare PLC
25 November 2004





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Dear Sirs

Re: Director Shareholding : Mr David G. Williams

Mothercare plc announces that Mr David G. Williams, a Non-executive Director of
the Company yesterday purchased 3,300 Mothercare ordinary 50p shares at a price
of £2.98253 per share.

David Williams interest in Mothercare ordinary 50p shares following this
announcement comprises 3,300 shares equivalent to 0.005% of the issued share
capital.

Yours faithfully,

Clive E. Revett
Company Secretary





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