Holding in Company

Mothercare PLC
5 March 2001

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 8,666,111 shares or 12.26% of
Mothercare's issued share capital (previously 7,934,111 shares or 11.22%).

Registered Holder                                     Number of Shares

Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited (FISL)    7,080,411
Clydesdale Bank (Head Office) Nominees Limited (FIL)       382,300
Chase Nominees Ltd (FIL)                                   291,300
Bankers Trust (FIL)                                        162,100
HSBC (FMRCO)                                               750,000

Total                                                    8,666,111 or 12.26%