Holding in Company

Dewhurst PLC
11 April 2001

LETTER TO: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE


Under the requirements of the Companies Act 1985 and 1989, we wish to inform you
of an increase in the notifiable interest in Dewhurst plc shares of the
following shareholder:

Mr Alan Dewhurst

Number of Shares : Increased from 360,000 (10.02%) to 370,000 (10.29%)

Type of Shares: Dewhurst plc Ordinary 10p Shares

The above information has been notified to us today, 11th April 2001, by  Mr A
Dewhurst who has confirmed the transaction took place yesterday, 10th April
2001.

LETTER FROM: DEWHURST PLC.