Directors' Dealings

WHITBREAD PLC
3 September 1999


On 3 September 1999 Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary
of Whitbread PLC permitted to subscribe for shares in the company to satisfy
options granted under the company's Sharesave scheme) subscribed for 12,854
shares to satisfy the exercise of options by participants in the scheme.  These
shares were transferred to 22 participants at an average exercise price of
£5.10p on the same day.  The executive directors were deemed to have a technical
interest in the 12,854 shares when Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited subcribed
for the shares and ceased to have an interest when the shares were transferred
to the participants.

Enquiries:  Simon C Barratt
            Company Secretary