Re: Holdings in Company - Aberdeen Asset Manage...

To the London Stock Exchange
6(th) October 2010


Re: Holdings in Company - 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 increased
and crossed through the 10% threshold to 10.23%.

The number of shares held by Aberdeen Asset Management plc now comprises
9,020,753 ordinary Mothercare plc 50p shares.


Further information:  Lynne Medini, Assistant Group Company Secretary:
01923 206186


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