New Finance Director

Mothercare PLC
30 January 2006




lsm/se/nh                                                        30 January 2006

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Dear Sirs

Re: Appointment of new Finance Director

Mothercare plc advises that further to the announcement on 8th December of Mr
Neil Harrington's appointment to Mothercare plc, Mr Harrington took up his post
today, 30th January 2006.

There is nothing which requires disclosure in relation to Neil Harrington
pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

Yours faithfully



Lynne S Medini
Assistant Company Secretary






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