Holding(s) in Company

Diploma PLC
23 January 2006


     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                                                               23 January 2006

     Dear Sirs

     We received a letter today from Fidelity International Limited notifying us
     of their interest in 7.77% of the Company's issued share capital.

     Yours faithfully



     NP Lingwood

     Company Secretary




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