RNS Number:1585O
Hanson PLC
30 July 2003

Hanson PLC

July 30, 2003

Holding in Company

Hanson PLC has received notification that as of July 29, 2003 Franklin Resources
Inc and its affiliates no longer have a notifiable interest in the share capital
of Hanson PLC.

Yours faithfully



Paul Tunnacliffe
Company Secretary


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