Director Shareholding

Severn Trent Plc announces that options under its approved Sharesave Scheme
have been granted to the following director. The date of grant was 5 January
2005 and the savings contract commences on 1 May 2005:-

Name:                                        M J Bettington                    
                                                                               
Sharesave Options Granted:                   1,248                             
                                                                               
Option Price Per Share:                      £7.59                             
                                                                               
Total Sharesave Options Held (following this 1,248                             
Grant):                                                                        

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