Director Shareholding

Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC
02 October 2003

J. SMART & CO. (CONTRACTORS) PLC
28 CRAMOND ROAD SOUTH
EDINBURGH
EH4 6AB

Company Number: SC25130


We write to inform you that:

 1. Mr A D McClure, Director, has acquired 5,050 Ordinary Shares of the Company.
    As a result, Mr McClure's beneficial interest in the shares of the Company
    is now 55,000 shares.

 2. Mr L E Glenday, Director, has acquired 5,050 Ordinary Shares of the Company.
    As a result, Mr Glenday's beneficial interest in the shares of the Company
    is now 45,000 shares.

Andrew D McClure
Company Secretary
2 October, 2003



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