Director Declaration

Smiths News PLC
19 September 2007

Smiths News PLC
19 September 2007



                         Smiths News PLC - Director Declaration

                       Notification of change in Director's details


Mr Anthony Cann, non-executive director of Smiths News PLC, joined the Board of
Panmure Gordon & Co. plc as a non-executive director, with effect from 
1 September 2007.

This disclosure is made to comply with LR 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules.


Colin White
Deputy Company Secretary


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