Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
24 July 2003

24 July 2003

DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDING

We have been informed today that on 21 July 2003 Alison Clare Reed acquired 42
shares in a PEP at a price of 316.0p per share registered in the name of Marks &
Spencer Savings & Investments Limited. This brings her total holding to 143,799
shares.

PAT BEARD
020 7268 6499



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