Re Directorate

Spirent PLC
22 May 2001



SPIRENT plc:
APPOINTMENT OF MR MY E. CHUNG AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Pursuant to the appointment of Mr My E. Chung as an Executive Director of
Spirent plc with effect from 9 May 2001, there are no details to be disclosed
under Chapter 16.4 of the Listing Rules.