Directorate Change

Mothercare PLC
21 July 2003



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VIA RNS


Dear Sirs

RE Retirement of Director

As previously set out in the Annula Report for 2003, Mothercare plc anounces
that Mr Brian Hardy retired from the Board following the conclusion of the
Annual General Meeting on 18 July 2003.

Yours sincerely


Clive E. Revett
Company Secretary




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