Correction : Directorate Change

The issuer advises that the following announcement replaces the announcement released earlier today under reference PRNUK-1812021525-6C39. The text of the announcement has been revised to include the disclosure required under paragraph 16.4 of The Listing Rules. All other details remain the same. The full amended text of the announcement is set out below. 18 December 2002 FIRSTGROUP PLC NEW APPOINTMENT FirstGroup is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn Williams as the Non-Executive Employee director of FirstGroup with effect from 1 January 2003. Martyn was nominated to this position by the Group's employee representatives and currently works in the Group's Bus operations in Swansea as customer services supervisor. He is 48 years old and has worked for the Group and its predecessors since 1978. He will replace George Law, who will be retiring as Non-Executive Employee Director on 31 December 2002. Martyn currently has interests in 1,751 shares in the Company. There are no other details required to be disclosed under paragraph 16.4 of the Listing Rules. Commenting, Moir Lockhead, Group Chief Executive said: 'I would like to thank George for his contribution to the Group as Employee Director over the last 3 years. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Martyn to the Board and wish him every success in his new role.' Contacts: Michael Mitchell, Director of Corporate Communications 020 7291 0508

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