Director Declaration

Sainsbury(J) PLC
05 February 2008


5 February 2008


Dr John McAdam, Senior Independent Director of J Sainsbury plc, was appointed as
a Non-Executive Director of United Utilities plc on 4 February 2008.

This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules.


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