Holding(s) in Company

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
27 November 2003

Issued: 27 November 2003


HOLDING IN COMPANY

Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c. has received notification today that on 20
November 2003 Barclays PLC no longer had a notifiable interest in the issued
share capital of Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c.

For further information, please contact:

Helen Baker
020 7268 2867


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