Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
31 May 2002



TESCO PLC ('the Company')

Directors Shareholding

The Company was informed today that Mr A Higginson, Director, donated 20,000
Ordinary shares from his holding in the Company to Wycombe Royal Grammar School
Foundation on 31 May 2002. Following the transfer Mr A Higginson ceased to have
an interest in the 20,000 Ordinary Shares of 5p each in the Company.

Enquiries:              J A Bailey Esq
                        Deputy Secretary
                        Tesco PLC
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