Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant:

VOLEX GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

VOLEX 2001 SHARE OPTION PLAN

Period of return:

From:

01.04.2008

To:

30.09.2008

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

682,500

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

NIL

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

NIL

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

682,500

Name of contact:

WENDY TATE

Telephone number of contact:

01925 830 101