Mitchells & Butlers (MBPFF) 20FR12B Initial registration of securities (foreign private issuers)

Exhibit 10(a)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the use of our report dated March 28, 2003, in the Registration Statement on Form 20-F of Mitchells & Butlers PLC dated March 28, 2003.

Ernst & Young LLP

London, England
March 28 , 2003