Director Declaration

Spectris plc

                             Director Declaration                              

Spectris plc announces, in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing
Rules, that Anthony Reading, Non-Executive Director of Spectris plc, ceased to
be a director of George Wimpey plc on 3 July 2007; the date of the merger
between George Wimpey Plc and Taylor Woodrow plc. Mr. Reading was appointed as
a director of the resulting merged entity, Taylor Wimpey plc, on the same date.

Enquiries:

Spectris plc

Robert Martin, Deputy Company Secretary

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