Directorate Change

Tesco PLC
02 April 2004


                                   TESCO PLC

                               DIRECTORATE CHANGE

As previously announced on 5 March 2003, Tesco plc today makes the following
Board change.

David Reid becomes Non-Executive Chairman replacing John Gardiner who retires as
planned.

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For further information:

Investor Relations:     Steve N Butler       01992 644800

Press:                  Jonathan Church      01992 646606


Notes:

1. In accordance with UKLA requirements the relevant directorships held by Mr D
   Reid are listed below. There are no other details required to be disclosed
   pursuant to 6.F.2 (b to g).

   - Currently non-executive director of Reed Elsevier Group plc since 8 April
     2003.

   - Previous directorships held in the last five years include positions as
     non-executive director of Westbury plc, non-executive director of Legal and
     General Group plc and non-executive director of De Vere Group plc.

2. David Reid currently holds 189,682 Tesco plc shares.



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