Westminster Group Regulatory News (WSG)

10th January 2011

Westminster Group Plc:

New Contract Award

Electronic Countermeasures System

Contract value $645,000 USD

Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or 'the Group'), the AIM listed supplier of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has secured a new contract for the supply of a sophisticated countermeasures system valued around $645,000

The contract was secured by the Group's international division following a selective tender process with a national government in the Far East.

Under the contract, Westminster will provide specialised electronic countermeasures equipment compliant with export control requirements. The contract will be completed in the first half of 2011.

Further information is restricted due to the classified nature of the project.

Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am delighted to be able to announce this latest contract award which is not only significant in terms of revenue but also future business potential. This is yet another new governmental client to Westminster and further contract awards are likely to follow successful implementation.

"I am particularly pleased to be able to announce this new contract award so soon after our previous contract announcement which means we are now entering the 2011 trading year with our largest ever secured order book and a healthy enquiry flow.

"This is a further validation of our distribution model via a specialist agency network. Our local agents are able to use their local knowledge and connections to successfully target governments and major corporations with Westminster's range of tailor made security solutions."

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler 01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300

Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc

Alex Clarkson 0161 831 1512

Nick Cowles

Zeus Capital Limited - Nominated Adviser

John Grant / Karen Kelly 020 7101 7070

XCAP Securities PLC - Broker

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0117 985 8989

Winningtons Financial 0797 122 1972

Notes:

Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.

For further information please visit www.wg-plc.com