Director Shareholding

Tesco PLC
27 August 2002

Tesco PLC ('the Company')

DIRECTORS SHAREHOLDING

The Company was informed today that Mr J Gildersleeve ceased to have an interest
in 5,312 Ordinary shares of 5p each in the Company on 2nd August 2002, following
the attainment of the age of majority of a family member.


Enquiries:

J A Bailey

Deputy Secretary

Tesco PLC

Tel: [phone]




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