Statement re. Press Comment

Whitbread PLC
04 January 2005



04 January 2005


                Whitbread PLC, statement regarding press comment

Following reports in the press, Sir John Banham, chairman of Whitbread PLC has
made the following statement:

'Whitbread has no plans to sell or otherwise dispose of its interest in David
Lloyd Leisure. It is an excellent business and one that we continue to invest
in.'

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Contact:


Dan Waugh, Whitbread PLC, investor relations         020 7806 5442
Simon French, Whitbread PLC, investor relations      020 7806 5432


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