Total voting rights

To the London Stock Exchange 1 October 2008 Mothercare plc - Voting Rights and Share Capital In conformity with the Transparency Directive's ongoing disclosure provisions for issuers, the following updated information is provided: As at end of trade on Tuesday 30 September 2008, Mothercare plc's capital consists of 87,354,207 ordinary shares with voting rights. Mothercare plc holds no shares in treasury, therefore the total voting rights in Mothercare are 87,354,207. The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Mothercare plc under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Further information: Clive E. Revett, Company Secretary :01923 206185 Lynne Medini, Assistant Secretary: 01923 206186 ---END OF MESSAGE---