Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant:

Smiths News PLC

Name of scheme:

Smiths News Sharesave Scheme ("SNSS")

Smiths News Executive Share Option Scheme ("SNES")

Period of return:

From:

25.08.10

To:

 24.02.11

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

SNSS 2,447,359SNES 100,000

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):

N/A

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

SNSS 7,769SNES Nil

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

SNSS 2,439,590SNES 100,000

Name of contact:

Colin White

Telephone number of contact:

01793 563576