Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
02 June 2003

2 June 2003

Director Shareholding

It has been confirmed today that on 30 May 2003, 136,400 shares were purchased
by the Marks & Spencer Employee Benefit Trust to cover future commitments under
the Share Matching Plan. This Plan is open to a number of senior employees,
including the following individuals who, as potential beneficiaries under the
Plan and directors of the company, are deemed to be interested in the shares
whilst they are held in trust: L Vandevelde, R Holmes, J King, D Norgrove, L
Powers-Freeling and A Reed.

PAT BEARD

020 7268 6499


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