EXHIBIT 23.1
Arthur Andersen
London
England
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference into in its Post-Effective Amendment on Form S-8
(333-40516-01) to the Registration Statement on Form F-4 of our report
dated May 10, 2000, contained in WPP Group plc's Form 20-F for the year
ended December 31, 1999, and all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen
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London, England
October 2, 2000
