Directors' Dealings

WHITBREAD PLC
11 August 1999

On 11 August 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) subscribed for 1,230
shares to satisfy the exercise of options by participants in the scheme.  These
shares were transferred to 2 participants at an average exercise price of
£5.10p on the same day.  The executive directors were deemed to have a technical
interest in the 1,230 shares when Whitbread Quest Trustee Limited subscribed for
the shares and ceased to have an interest when the shares were transferred to
the participants.

Enquiries:     Simon C Barratt
               Company Secretary