Holding(s) in Company

To the London Stock Exchange                                   4th
August 2009






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 11% threshold.

The number of shares held by Aberdeen Asset Management plc now
comprises 9,659,430 ordinary Mothercare plc 50p shares.




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

                             Lynne Medini, Assistant Group Secretary
: 01923 206186

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