Directors' Dealings

Wolseley PLC
14 March 2000


LETTER TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE

Director dealings - Wolseley plc ordinary shares of 25p each

I have today been notified of the following director share dealings.

Director's name         No. of shares purchased      Purchase price in pence

John William Whybrow              5,000                       317


In addition, James B Thomas, a director of Wolseley plc has gifted 800 shares to
charity.


From:  Edward Parker (Assistant Company Secretary)