Southern Sudan Contract

Westminster Group PLC
27 March 2008


27th March 2008



                    Westminster Group Plc: New contract win
                Southern Sudan - Juba Airport Protection System


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 they have received a Letter of
Appointment from the Government of Southern Sudan, signed by the Minister of
Transport & Roads, confirming that Westminster has been awarded the contract for
extensive security enhancements at Juba Airport.

The contract, valued at circa 4.7 million USD, involves the installation of a
high security perimeter fence which will be protected by Westminster's FOSS
fibre detection system. It will detect any attempt to cut, climb or lift the
fence, together with airport surveillance cameras, a control & command system
and a range of specialist scanning equipment.

The 21-year civil war between North and South Sudan, ended on 9 January 2005
with a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. 
A fragile peace has existed since that time with national elections scheduled
before the end of 2009 to decide on North-South unification.

The war caused widespread devastation in Southern Sudan and reconstruction is
underway. The upgrading of airport security at Juba, being the capital of the
South, is a high priority for the Government of Southern Sudan as part of the
reconstruction process and a drive to attract international traffic.

Westminster was consulted on ways in which the airport could be adequately
secured against a number of risks and immediately sent a team to undertake a
survey and feasibility study. Following the visit, Westminster produced a range
of solutions and provided considerable technical support for consideration,
including additional site visits, ahead of being appointed to deliver the chosen
system.

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

'I am delighted we have received this Letter of Appointment for the protection
of Juba Airport. It is a very high profile project and one which addresses an
important issue for Southern Sudan.

'I know our international team have worked very hard over the past 12 months to
design solutions to accommodate the needs and requirements of the project. The
decision to place the contract with Westminster is an indication of our ability
to respond quickly to client requests, even in difficult parts of the world, and
design comprehensive solutions which encompass an extensive range of products
and technologies. Once again, this clearly demonstrates our international reach
and broad range of expertise in the field.

'It is also further evidence of Westminster's growing international reputation
and our ability to provide bespoke solutions to governments and governmental
agencies worldwide

'We anticipate that the majority of the project will be completed in the current
financial year'.


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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