Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
02 September 2002


2 September 2002


DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDING

This is to confirm that Justin King, who was appointed a Director of Marks and
Spencer Group plc on 1 September 2002, holds shares in the Company as follows:


REGISTERED NAME                                                  SHARES HELD

Justin King                                                           14,964
                                                             
Justin King - Share Matching Plan                                      9,097

Barclays Stockbrokers - PEP                                              707

Total holding                                                         24,768


In addition, Justin holds Executive Share Options over 514,288 shares and a
matching award of up to 37,907 shares under the Executive Share Matching Plan.



PAT BEARD
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