Director/PDMR Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
01 February 2006



Issued 1 February 2006



The following information is given subsequent to the announcement issued on 8
November 2005, that Lady Patten is to be appointed a non-executive director of
Marks and Spencer Group plc on 1 February 2006.


In accordance with s329 Companies Act 1985, it is disclosed that on appointment
Louise Patten has an interest in 4,000 Ordinary shares of 25p each in Marks and
Spencer Group plc.


For further information, please contact:


Andrew Green
Corporate Governance
020 8718 9984


Corporate Press Office
020 8718 8323





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