Holding(s) in Company

Tesco PLC
23 April 2003

23 April 2003


Tesco PLC

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST SHARES

The Company has been informed by a letter dated 22nd April 2003 that as at the
close of business on 17th April 2003, Cater Allen International Limited had an
interest in 252,201,372 ordinary shares of 5p each of the Company. This
represents 3.49% of the share capital of the Company.

Enquiries:          J A Bailey Esq

                    Deputy Secretary

                    Tesco PLC

                    Tel: [phone]


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