Re Directorate

Smith WH PLC
17 October 2001



Following the announcement on 5 July 2001, WH Smith PLC announced
today that Lloyd Wigglesworth has resigned as a director of the
Company.


Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC
Richard Manhire,  Investor Relations         020 7514 9686
Louise Evans, Media Relations                020 7514 9624

Brunswick
Philippa Power                               020 7404 5959