Anthony Habgood

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
30 August 2005


Issued: Tuesday, 30 August 2005

                Marks and Spencer Group plc ('Marks & Spencer')
                         Non-Executive Director Resigns

Marks & Spencer today announces the resignation of Anthony Habgood,
Non-Executive Director, to enable him to focus on business commitments outside
Marks & Spencer. He steps down from the Board with immediate effect.

Anthony Habgood said: 'It is with great regret that I have resigned as a
director of Marks & Spencer. As Chairman of Whitbread and after unexpectedly
having had to resume the Executive Chairmanship of Bunzl in June, I have found
it impossible to fulfil the time commitments necessary to remain on the Board.'

Paul Myners, Chairman said: 'We fully understand that in these circumstances
Tony felt he could not continue as a Non-Executive Director. I would like to
thank him for his service on the Board during the last year.'

                                      ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations:
Amanda Mellor 020 8718 3604
Sarah McGlyne 020 8718 1563

Corporate Press Office:
Bella Pagdin 020 8718 1967
Sue Sadler 020 8718 8642




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