RNS Number:4572J
QA PLC
31 March 2003

QA PLC ("the Company")

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

The Company received a notification today from Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust
PLC informing it that they have a notifiable interest in 3,792,900 ordinary
shares, representing 3.97% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.

These shares are registered in the name of Clydesdale Bank (Head Office)
Nominees Limited.

31 March 2003.


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