Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
22 May 2002

Tesco PLC


DIRECTORS' SHAREHOLDINGS


The Company was informed on 21 May 2002 that Mrs Fiona Mason, wife of Mr T J R
Mason, Director had 999 ordinary shares released on 17 May 2002, under the
Company's Employee Profit Sharing Scheme, which were first appropriated on 17
May 1999 at a price of 184.25p per share.


Enquiries:

J A Bailey Esq

Deputy Secretary

Tesco PLC

Tel:- [phone]



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