Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
03 April 2003

3 April 2003



We have received confirmation today that Laurel Powers-Freeling acquired 40
shares on 17 January 2003 at a price of 317.5p per share as a result of
reinvestment of dividend in a PEP. The shares are registered in the name of
Sharelink Nominees. This brings her total holding to 9,681 shares.

For further information, please contact:     Pat Beard on 020 7268 6499



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