Directorate

WOLSELEY PLC
9 July 1999


Director's Appointment

Further to the company's announcement on 22 June 1999, the company confirms
that Mr Robert Walker was appointed a director on 1 July 1999.

Pursuant to Listing Rule 16.4 the company discloses the following information

(i) Details of directorships of quoted public companies held within the last
five years:-

Current directorships

Severn Trent plc
Thomson Travel plc

Past directorships

None

(ii) There are no details that would require to be disclosed pursuant to
paragraphs 6.F.2(b) to (g).