Directors' Dealings

WHITBREAD PLC
1 October 1999


On 30 September 1999 Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary
of Whitbread PLC permitted to subscribe for shares in the company to satisfy
options granted under the company's Sharesave scheme) subcribed for 3,505 shares
to satisfy the exercise of options by participants in the scheme.  These shares
were transferred to 17 participants at an average exercise price of £638.5p on
the same day.  The executive directors were deemed to have a technical interest
in the 3,505 shares when Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited subscribed for the
shares and ceased to have an interest when shares were transferred to the
participants.

Enquiries:  Simon C Barratt
            Company Secretary