New Contract Awards

Westminster Group PLC
13 March 2008


                                                                 13th March 2008


                             Westminster Group Plc:
                      New contract wins - UK & Middle East

Westminster Group plc ('Westminster' or the 'Group'), the AIM listed supplier of
system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and
safety markets worldwide, announces that it has secured two important new
contracts to provide security equipment and solutions in the UK and the Middle
East.

In the UK, Westminster's subsidiary RMS Integrated Solutions Ltd has been
awarded a new contract for the provision of security solutions to multi-storey
buildings in London. The contract valued at circa 100,000 GBP involves the
installation of Access Control, Door Entry and Satellite TV systems in eight
(five storey) blocks of flats. The contract requires an immediate start and is
due for completion this financial year.

In the Middle East, Westminster International has been awarded a contract valued
at 66,000 GBP for the provision of specialised RF & GSM frequency jamming
equipment for protection of a Middle East government agency to help protect
against IED's (Improvised Explosive Devices) and roadside bombs.

Commenting on the latest contract awards, Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of
Westminster Group, said:

'I am very pleased with these two new contract awards which further demonstrate
our breadth of product range and global reach.

'The success of RMS has been particularly pleasing. Many will know us for our
international achievements however this, alongside other contract wins recently
announced for RMS, underlines the importance to the Group of the opportunity
that presents in the UK market.

'Securing important new contracts from governments and governmental agencies
around the world is a major focus for Westminster and this new contract award in
the Middle East shows our International division is performing well and
Westminster's reputation is continuing to grow within the region'.


Enquiries:

Peter Fowler                 01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Clive Carver                 020 7600 1658
JM Finn & Co

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann         0117 920 0092
Winningtons Financial


Notes:

Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products
to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide. It was
admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in
June 2007 at which time it raised approximately £2.5million net of expenses by
way of a Placing of 4,537,336 new Ordinary Shares at 67.5pence per share through
J M Finn & Co Ltd, the Company's nominated adviser and broker. Its market value
at flotation was £10million.

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of
advanced technology security solutions. These can range from product only
assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and
implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and
surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises
governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue
chip commercial organisations




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