RNS Number:0048S
QA PLC
12 November 2003

QA PLC ("the Company")

Notification of Major Interests in Shares

The Company received a notification today from Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust
PLC informing it that they have a notifiable interest in 4,019,600 ordinary
shares, representing 4.21% of the Company's issued ordinary share capital.

These shares are registered in the name of Clydesdale Bank (Head Office)
Nominees Limited.

12 November 2003.


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