Director Declaration

Sainsbury(J) PLC
23 July 2004


23 July 2004


J Sainsbury plc


Following the appointment of Philip Hampton on 19 July 2004 (as previously
announced) and in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Listing Rules, the Company
is reporting that no disclosures are required under 6.F.2 (b) - (g).

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