Holding(s) in Company

Mothercare PLC
01 March 2005



CER/lse/Aviva                                              01 March 2005
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                                                         clive.revett@mo
                                                          thercare.co.uk
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Dear Sirs

MOTHERCARE PLC: CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDING

Mothercare plc announces that it has been advised by Aviva plc that Morley Fund
Management Limited (a subsidiary of Aviva plc) has decreased their interest in
the ordinary share capital of Mothercare plc.

Morley Fund Management Limited's interest is now 4,662,650 shares or 6.51%
(previously 5,587,150 shares or 7.80%) of Mothercare's issued capital as
detailed below.

Registered Holder                                   Number of Shares
BNY Norwich Union Nominees Ltd (material)           806,576
Chase GA Group Nominees Ltd (material)              2,750,837
CUIM Nominee Ltd (material)                         1,105,237
TOTAL Material interest                             4,662,650 or 6.51%

Note:Mothercare plc's issued share capital is 71,608,373 ordinary shares.
Yours faithfully


Clive.E. Revett
Company Secretary



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