Directorate Change Amendment

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
16 November 2005



Issued 16 November 2005



Further to the announcement issued on 14 November 2005 in respect to the
forthcoming appointment of Jeremy Darroch as a non-executive director of Marks
and Spencer Group plc, an amended announcement follows:


The following information is given subsequent to the announcement on 8 November
2005 that Jeremy Darroch is to be appointed a non-executive director of Marks
and Spencer Group plc on 1 February 2006.


In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing Rules Jeremy Darroch has
confirmed that he is currently a director of British Sky Broadcasting Group plc,
and in addition, that he has been a director of DSG International plc (formerly
Dixons Group plc) within the last five years.


In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (2)-(6) of the Listing Rules, he has advised
that on appointment he has no details to disclose.



For further information, please contact:


Andrew Green               020 8718 9984




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