Director Shareholding

Mothercare PLC
31 July 2003


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Dear Sirs

Re: Director Shareholding : Mr Ian R. Peacock

Mothercare plc announces that Mr Ian R Peacock (Chairman of the Company) has
today purchased 7,665 Mothercare ordinary 50p shares at a price of £1.94p per
share.

Ian Peacock's interest in Mothercare ordinary 50p shares following this
announcement comprises 37,665 shares equivalent to 0.05% of the issued share
capital.

Yours faithfully,


Clive E. Revett
Company Secretary



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