RNS No 7510b
WATMOUGHS (HOLDINGS) PLC
30th June 1997


LETTER TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE:

NOTIFIABLE INTEREST IN SHARES

We have been informed by National Westminster Bank Plc, pursuant to Section 198
of the Companies Act 1985, that the number of Ordinary shares comprised in the
share capital of Watmoughs (Holdings) Plc in which it is interested is 
7 651 127.  This represents 11.15% of the Ordinary Share capital.

This was notified to us in a letter today.  We are not aware of the date of the
transaction which precipitated the situation.

FROM:
D Stormont
Company Secretary
WATMOUGHS (HOLDINGS) PLC

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