RNS Number:2992R
M.L. Laboratories PLC
24 October 2003



ML Laboratories PLC (The"Company")

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES

The Company was notified by Hermes Administration Services Limited, on behalf of
The Trustees of BT Pension Scheme, informing them that they have a material
interest in 5,954,244 shares, representing 3.764% of the issued ordinary share
capital of the company. The shares are registered in the name of BriTel Fund
Nominees Limited.

24 October, 2003






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