Directorate Change

Halma PLC
08 November 2002


                                  HALMA p.l.c.
                 Resignation of Non-Executive Director

Halma p.l.c. the leading safety and environmental technology Group, announces
the resignation of Hamish Ritchie (aged 60) a Non-Executive Director, with
effect from today, 8 November 2002.

Mr. Ritchie was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Halma in May 1997. He has
retired from the Halma Board after more than five years of distinguished service
to the Group.

David Barber, Chairman of Halma, commented:

'We would like to take this opportunity to thank Hamish Ritchie for his notable
contribution during his five year tenure as a Non-Executive Director of the
Group and wish him well for the future.'


For further information, please contact:

Halma p.l.c.                                           Tel: [phone]
Stephen O'Shea, Chief Executive
Kevin Thompson, Finance Director

Hogarth Partnership Limited                            Tel: [phone]
Rachel Hirst/Andrew Jaques

A copy of this announcement, together with other information about Halma, may be
viewed on its website: www.halma.com




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