Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
29 August 2001







Tesco PLC


DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS 29 August 2001


Mr T J R Mason a Director of the Company acquired an interest in the following
shares as a consequence of his marriage to Fiona Margaret Archer, on 30 June
2001.


Ordinary Shares of 5p each

47,975 shares at a value of 256.50p (mid-price on 29 June 2001)


Profit Sharing Scheme

17 May 1999 999 shares @ 184.25p

10 May 2000 1,048 shares @ 216.25p

11 May 2001 1,006 shares @ 250p


Savings-Related Share Option Scheme

31 October 1996 12,468 shares at an option price of 83p


Executive Share Option Scheme

17 April 1997 30,000 shares at an option price of 117.66p

21 May 1998 18,000 shares at an option price of 176.66p

28 January 1999 15,000 shares at an option price of 178p

26 June 2000 9,888 shares at an option price of 205p

26 April 2001 11,500 shares at an option price of 247p


Executive Incentive Scheme

8 May 2000 Allotted 5,614 shares @ 174p

8 May 2001 Allotted 4,044 shares @ 247.50p








Enquiries: J A Bailey Esq

Deputy Secretary

Tesco PLC

Tel: [phone]