Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
27 September 2004


Issued: 27 September 2004

Directors' Interests - Redemption of B Shares

The following directors have today redeemed B Shares at a price of 70 pence per
share:

Name                 Number of B Shares         Number of B Shares held
                     Redeemed                   Following Notification

Alison Reed             1,069                              0
Maurice Helfgott          921                              0


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