RNS Number:5280J
Hansard Group PLC
02 April 2003

                         Hansard Group Plc ("Hansard")

                                 Possible Offer



The Board of Hansard note the recent press comment and can confirm that it is in
preliminary discussions with NWD Group plc which may or may not lead to an offer
for the entire issued share capital of Hansard.

A further announcement will be made in due course.



Enquiries:
Adam Reynolds, Chief Executive, Hansard Group Plc                                            0207 245 1100
Mark Percy, Seymour Pierce Limited                                                           0207 648 8717
Jonathan Naess, Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited                                                  020 7710 7400



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