Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
18 May 2001

Tesco PLC

DIRECTORS SHAREHOLDING

The Company was informed today that Mr John Gardiner, Director, has purchased
100,000 Ordinary shares of 5p each of the Company at 242.25p per share on 18
May 2001. The shares will be held in his wife's name, Celia Gardiner.

Enquiries:

J A Bailey Esq
Deputy Secretary
Tesco PLC
Tel:- [phone]