RNS Number:7214Q
Mothercare PLC
09 October 2003



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Thursday, 09 October 2003               e-mail :  clive.revett@mo thercare.co.uk


The London Stock Exchange

Via RNS


Dear Sirs

Re: Director Shareholding : Mr Ian R. Peacock

Mothercare plc announces that Mr Ian R Peacock (Chairman of the Company) has
today purchased 5,000 Mothercare ordinary 50p shares at a price of #2.755 per
share.

Ian Peacock's interest in Mothercare ordinary 50p shares following this
announcement comprises 42,665 shares equivalent to 0.06% of the issued share
capital.

Yours faithfully,


Clive E. Revett
Company Secretary


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