Director Declaration

Spectris plc

                             Director Declaration                              

Spectris plc announces, in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing
Rules, that Stephen Harris, Business Group Director, will be appointed a
non-executive director of Brixton plc with effect from 1 September 2006.

Enquiries:

Spectris plc

Roger Stephens, Company Secretary

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