Holding(s) in Company

To the London Stock Exchange                                   3rd
March 2009





Dear Sirs

Re: Holdings in Company - Disclosure and Transparency Rules

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc

Mothercare plc announces that, in accordance with the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules, it has been advised by Aberdeen Asset Management
PLC's Fund Management Operating Subsidiaries that its holding in the
company has decreased and crossed down through the 12% threshold.

The number of shares held by Aberdeen Asset Management plc now
comprises 10,419,461 ordinary Mothercare plc 50p shares.


Mothercare plc's total voting rights as at end of trade on 27th
February 2009 are 87,571,587.


Further information:  Clive E. Revett, Group Company Secretary :
01923 206185

                             Lynne Medini, Assistant Group Secretary
: 01923 206186

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