Holding(s) in Company

Speedy Hire PLC
22 April 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 21/04/05, Standard Life
Investments acquired 170,953 shares on behalf of Standard Life Group. This
increased the total held as a material interest to 1,773,732 shares being 4.159%
of the issued stock of that class.


     No. of shares held               Registered Name

         1,773,732                    Vidacos Nominees





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