SCHEDULE 5

                       BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN                        

To: Listing Applications

UK Listing Authority

Financial Services Authority

25, The North Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5HS

Please ensure the entries on this return are type

1. Name of company PREMIER FARNELL PLC                                         

2. Name of scheme EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION SCHEME QUOTATIONS REFERENCE 1430/93   

3. Period of return: From 31 JANUARY 2003 to 31 JULY 2003                      

4.  Number and class of share(s) (amount  1,239,785                            
    of stock/debt security) not issued                                         
    under scheme                                                               

5.  Number of shares issued/allotted      5,000                                
    under scheme during period:                                                

6.  Balance under scheme not yet issued/  1,234,785                            
    allotted at end of period                                                  

7.  Number and class of share(s) (amount  2,500,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 5 PENCE 
    of stock/debt securities) originally  LISTED ON 14/5/93                    
    listed and the date of admission;                                          
                                          1,464,128 ORDINARY SHARES OF 5 PENCE 
                                          LISTED ON 25/04/2002                 

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in     
order for us to update our records                                             
                                                                               
362,438,230                                                                    

Contact for queries: COMPANY SECRETARY  Address: 150 ARMLEY ROAD, LEEDS LS12   
                                        2QQ                                    

Name: STEVEN WEBB                       Telephone: 0113 387 5277               

Person making return Name: Steven Webb

Position: Company Secretary Signature:**************..



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