Holding(s) in Company

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
09 June 2004



Issued: 9 June 2004

HOLDING IN COMPANY

 i. •Marks and Spencer Group plc received notification on 8 June 2004 that on 2
    June 2004 Barclays PLC was interested in 70,214,191 ordinary shares in Marks
    and Spencer Group plc, representing 3.10% of the issued share capital of the
    Company.

ii. •Marks and Spencer Group plc was notified on 9 June 2004 that, as at 7 June
    2004, Capital International Limited was interested in 71,374,799 ordinary
    shares in Marks and Spencer Group plc, representing 3.139% of the issued
    share capital of the Company.

        The aggregate interest of its holding company, The Capital Group
        Companies, Inc., as at 7 June 2004 was 89,946,356 ordinary shares in
        Marks and Spencer Group plc, representing 3.956% 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

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