Holding(s) in Company

Whitbread PLC
22 December 2004

Letter to: Whitbread PLC

NOTIFICATION UNDER PART VI OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 (AS AMENDED BY THE 
COMPANIES ACT 1989)

I write to advise you that Lloyds TSB Group Plc, is interested in 13,103,525
shares, which we understand represents 4.393% of the relevant share capital,
and constitutes a notifiable interest for the purpose of part VI of the
Companies Act 1985.  This is calculated on an issued share capital of 
298,308,020 shares.

This notification is made on behalf of Lloyds TSB Group Plc and its
subsidiaries.

Contact:
Matt Shircore
Direct Line: 0207 522 5137

Letter from Lloyds TSB Bank Plc


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