Rule 8 - MITCHELLS & BUTLER

Form 8.1/8.3

Lodge with a RIS or Newstrack, if appropriate, and the Takeover Panel.
Use separate form for each class of securities in which dealings have
been made.

Date of Disclosure 16 May 2003


DISCLOSURE UNDER RULES 8.1(a), 8.1(b)(i) and 8.3 OF THE CITY CODE ON
TAKEOVERS AND MERGER

Date of Dealing 15 May 2003


Dealing in MITCHELLS & BUTLER


(1)Class of security (eg ordinary shares)