EGM Statement

Whitbread PLC
04 September 2006


Whitbread PLC
4 September 2006

Whitbread PLC - EGM Resolution to approve the disposal of Whitbread's interest
in Pizza Hut UK  - 4 September 2006

Whitbread PLC announces that the resolution at today's Extraordinary General
Meeting was passed on a show of hands.  For information the proxy votes received
were as follows:


EGM Resolution                                 For              Against            Abstained

1. To approve the Disposal on the terms        121,066,496      125,037            347,416
of the Share Purchase Agreements (each
as defined in the circular to shareholders
dated 16 August 2006)

Following the approval of this resolution, and subject to regulatory clearance, 
completion is expected to occur on 12 September 2006.


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Contact:
Daren Lowry -
Assistant Company Secretary, Whitbread PLC - 01582 424200


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