Director's dealings

James Halstead PLC
11 November 2004


James Halstead plc (the 'Company')

11 November 2004

Director's shareholding

The Company has been advised that Mr Geoffrey Halstead has purchased 3,000 5.5%
Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each ('Preference Shares') at 90 pence per
share on 10 November 2004.

Following this notification, Mr Geoffrey Halstead and his family's holding is
86,405 Preference Shares.

Enquiries:

James Halstead plc
Jack Whittaker
Tel: [phone]

Westhouse Securities LLP
David Simmons
Tel: [phone]




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