RNS Number:1573L
McLeod Russel Holdings PLC
15 May 2003

McLeod Russel Holdings PLC announces that it was today informed that the
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme now holds 1,685,183 shares in the Company
representing approximately 3.23 per cent. of the issued share capital.



In addition, the Company also announces that it was today informed that the
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme now holds 1,368,116 ordinary shares in
the Company representing approximately 2.63 per cent. of the issued share
capital.






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