Sir David Scholey Stands-Down from the Board

Sainsbury(J) PLC
1 February 2000

J Sainsbury plc - Sir David Scholey

The Company announced on 8 December 1999 that Sir David Scholey would
stand-down from the Board of J Sainsbury plc in the early part of this year.
Sir David's resignation will take effect on 1st February 2000. 

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