Change to Board of Directors

Halma PLC
2 August 2000

                                 HALMA p.l.c.                                 

                    RESIGNATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                     


Halma p.l.c. announces that after long and distinguished service as Deputy
Chairman of the Group, Mr M J Arthur, having attained the age of 65, has
resigned as a Director of the Company with effect from 2 August 2000.



Contact for further information:  D S Barber
                                  Chairman, Halma p.l.c.
                                  Tel: [phone]