Director Shareholding

Vodafone Group PLC
15 February 2001

Vodafone Group Plc ('the Company')

In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I have to inform you
that on 9 February 2001, Mr J M Horn-Smith, a director of the Company,
acquired 2,086 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each, Mr K J Hydon, a director of
the Company, acquired 3,116 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each and Mr P R
Bamford, also a director of the Company, acquired 36 ordinary shares of
US$0.10 each through their participation in the Company's Scrip Dividend
Scheme, for which each share was valued at 248.65p.

S R Scott

Company Secretary