Directors' Notification of Dealing in Shares

Wolseley PLC
31 March 2000



Director Dealings - Wolseley plc ordinary shares of 25p each

On 29th March 2000, the PEP Manager for Mr Richard Ireland's PEPs notified
Wolseley PLC of the following Wolseley plc share dealings in the PEPs managed by
him on behalf of Mr Richard Ireland.


Director's Name     No of Shares   Purchase Price  Date of Purchase
                    Purchased      in pence

Richard Ireland     63             372             27 March 2000