Director Declaration

Smiths Group PLC
23 February 2004



DIRECTOR DECLARATION



Following the announcement on 10 September 2003, Smiths Group plc confirms the
appointment of the Right Honourable Lord Robertson of Port Ellen as a
non-executive director of the Company with effect from 15 February 2004.  Lord
Robertson is currently a non-executive director of Cable and Wireless plc and
The Weir Group PLC.  There is no other information which requires disclosure
under paragraphs 16.4 and 16.5 or under sub-paragraphs (b) to (g) of paragraph
6.F.2 of The Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.  Lord Robertson has no
interests in the securities of Smiths Group plc.





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