Directorate Change

Lloyds TSB Group PLC
30 April 2002


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LLOYDS TSB GROUP APPOINTS PHILIP HAMPTON AS

NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR

Lloyds TSB Group today announced the appointment of Philip Hampton as its new
Group Finance Director to replace Kent Atkinson, who will remain on the Board as
a non-executive director, retiring at the 2003 AGM. Philip will join the Board
of Lloyds TSB Group on 1 June 2002.

Peter Ellwood, Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to appoint Philip
Hampton who will make a considerable contribution to the next stages of the
Group's ongoing development.

"Kent has done an excellent job as Finance Director for over 7 years, and will
have been with the Group over 38 years when he retires next year. We are
grateful for the strong contribution that Kent has made to the success of Lloyds
TSB Group and are very pleased to be able to continue to draw upon his
considerable experience until next April."

Philip Hampton commented: "I am very much looking forward to my new role and to
contributing to the continuing success of the Lloyds TSB Group."

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Notes:

 1. Philip Hampton's biographical details are attached.
 2. To comply with paragraph 16.4 of the UK Listing Authority listing rules, Mr
    Hampton confirms that:

        i)     he was a director of BT Group plc from 2000 until 30 April 2002.
        Prior to that appointment he was a director of BG Group plc from 1996;
        and

        ii)     there are no matters required by paragraphs 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of
        the listing rules to be disclosed regarding him.

    PHILIP HAMPTON - BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

2000 - 2002         BT plc - Group Finance Director
1996 - 2000         BG plc (formerly British Gas plc) - Group Finance Director
1991 - 1996         British Steel plc - Group Finance Director
1981 - 1989         Lazard Brothers

       87-89        Executive Director

       86-87        Seconded to Lazard Freres in New York

       81-86        Corporate Finance Roles
1975 - 1980         Coopers & Lybrand - Accountant



1975                MA, Lincoln College, Oxford
1978                ICA
1980                MBA, INSEAD



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