Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
20 January 2005


Issued: 20 January 2005


DIRECTOR'S SHAREHOLDING

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

The Company was informed on 19 January 2005 that Alison Reed would acquire 888
Ordinary shares of 25p each, at a price of 344.9p each, under the Company's
Dividend Reinvestment Plan in respect of a dividend paid on 14 January 2005.

Following this transaction, her total holding of Ordinary shares amounts to
147,153.

For further information, please contact:
Helen Baker Tel. [phone]



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