Directorate Change

Smiths Group PLC
30 April 2004



DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Following the announcement on 31 March 2004, Smiths Group plc confirms the
appointment of Mr Donald Hood Brydon, CBE, as a non-executive director of the
Company with effect from 19 April 2004.  Mr Brydon is currently a director of
the following publicly quoted companies: Allied Domecq plc, Scottish Power plc
and The Edinburgh UK Tracker Trust plc.  There is no other information which
requires disclosure under paragraphs 16.4 and 16.5 or under sub-paragraphs (b)
to (g) of paragraph 6.F.2 of The Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.  Mr
Brydon has no interests in the securities of Smiths Group plc.


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