Holding(s) in Company

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
18 December 2003


Issued: 18 December 2003

HOLDING IN COMPANY

Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c. was notified on 17 December 2003 that, as at 16
December 2003, The Capital Group Companies Inc. was interested in
113,266,817 ordinary shares in Marks and Spencer Group p.l.c., representing 
5.01% of the issued share capital of the Company. This interest arises by virtue 
of holdings attributed to a number of companies within the Capital Group who 
manage funds on behalf of investment clients.

For further information, please contact:

Helen Baker
Tel. [phone]



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