Total Voting Rights

Smith & Nephew Plc
01 February 2008



Smith & Nephew plc - Voting Rights and Capital



1 February 2008



In conformity with the Transparency Directive, we notify the market that as at
31 January 2008:



Smith & Nephew plc's issued share capital with voting rights consists of
892,864,015 ordinary shares of US20c each.



54,949,000 ordinary shares are held in treasury, and are not included in the
above figure.



892,864,015 ordinary shares may be used by shareholders for calculating if they
are required to notify their interest in, or change to their interest in the
Company under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.





Paul Chambers

Company Secretary


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