Directorate Change

Lloyds TSB Group PLC
23 November 2004



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LLOYDS TSB GROUP BOARD CHANGE



The board is pleased to announce that Sir Julian Horn-Smith, a director and
Chief Operating Officer of Vodafone Group Plc, has been appointed a
non-executive director of Lloyds TSB Group plc from 1 January 2005.


Sir Julian is also a non-executive director of Smiths Group Plc.


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Notes:



(1)  Biographical details attached.



(2)  To comply with paragraph 16.4 of the UK Listing Authority listing rules, 
     the company confirms that:


     (i)  Sir Julian also held directorships in Vodafone Holding GmbH; 
          Vodafone Libertel NV; and Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications
          Company S.A, all of which were publicly quoted companies, during the 
          past five years; and


     (ii) there are no matters required by paragraphs 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the 
          listing rules to be disclosed in relation to Sir Julian.



BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS


Sir Julian Horn-Smith has been a director of Vodafone Group Plc since June 1996
and was appointed Chief Operating Officer on 1 April 2001. He has held a number
of senior and general management appointments in Vodafone or its constituent
companies since 1984.  Previously during his career, he held positions in
Rediffusion and Mars GB.




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