FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of October 2006

 

HANSON PLC

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(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7JH, England

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(Address of principal executive office)

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40F.]

Form 20-F X      Form 40-F

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.]

Yes         No X

 

 

Hanson PLC


October 2, 2006


Holding in Company


Hanson PLC has received notification today that on September 27, 2006 Barclays
PLC, through various legal entities, has a notifiable interest in 3.05% of the
issued share capital, excluding shares held in treasury, of the Company.


Paul Tunnacliffe
Company Secretary

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.

                                                                        HANSON PLC           

                                                          By:           /s/ Graham Dransfield     

                                                                        Graham Dransfield
                                                                         Legal Director

Date:   November 01, 2006