Statement re. Press Comment

Mothercare PLC
02 February 2004



                                                                 2 February 2004

                                 Mothercare plc
                   Statement in Response to Press Speculation

In response to an article published by the Financial Mail on Sunday on 1
February 2004, Mothercare has today issued the following statement:

'On 14 January 2004, Mothercare published a trading update for the 13 week
period from 10 October to 11 January 2004 which showed a 2.3% increase in total
UK store sales and a 5.8% increase in UK store like-for-like sales. The
performance of Clothing was a strong part of that mix. Mothercare's recovery
remains firmly on track.

The sales data referred to within the Financial Mail on Sunday article is wholly
inaccurate and does not reflect Mothercare's true performance in any way.'

Mothercare expects to make a pre-close statement on 31 March 2004 ahead of its
preliminary results announcement for the 52 weeks to 27 March 2004.

Enquiries to:

Mothercare plc

Ben Gordon, Chief Executive                                       01923 206000
Steven Glew, Finance Director                                     01923 206187

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