Directors' Dealings

WHITBREAD PLC
21 October 1999


                              WHITBREAD PLC

On 21 October 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 1,798
shares to satisfy the exercise of options by participants in the scheme.  These
shares were transferred to 8 participants at an average exercise price of £6.38p
on the same day.  The executive directors were deemed to have a technical
interest in the 1,798 shares when Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited subscribed for
the shares and ceased to have an interest when the shares were transferred to
the participants.

Enquiries:          Simon C Barratt
                    Company Secretary
                    Telephone:  [phone] ext 2313