Holding in Company

Mothercare PLC
29 December 2000

Mothercare plc announces that it was advised today by Fidelity Investments (on
behalf of Fidelity International Limited (FIL) and its direct and indirect
subsidiaries), of an increase in their notifiable interest in the share capital
of Mothercare plc.

Fidelity Investments interest comprises 7,509,111 shares or 10.62% (previously
6,744,111 or 9.54%) of Mothercares issued capital.

Registered Holder                                       Number of Shares

Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited (FISL)   6,791,311
Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited (FIL)      340,900
Chase Nominees LTD (FIL)                                  250,000
Bankers Trust (FIL)                                       126,900

Total                                                   7,509,111  (10.62%)