Holding(s) in Company

Speedy Hire PLC
01 September 2005



Speedy Hire Ord GBP0.05 shares               


In terms of Part VI of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended), I have to inform you 
on behalf of Standard Life Investments that on 31/08/05, Standard Life 
Investments disposed of 150,000 shares on behalf of Standard Life Group.  This
decrease the total held as a material interest to 1,656,421 shares being 3.830% 
of the issued stock of that class.
 

          No. of shares held                Registered Name
              1,656,421                     Vidacos Nominees




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