Director/PDMR Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
28 July 2006

Issued: 28 July 2006



 Notification by Marks and Spencer Group plc (the 'Company') of transactions of
              Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR)


In accordance with paragraph 3.1.4R of the Disclosure Rules it is disclosed that
on 19 July 2006 Darrell Stein was conditionally awarded 30,000 restricted
shares, at a price of 572.5p, on his joining the Company.


For further information please contact:


Corporate Governance         -      Anthony Clarke  -   020 8718 9940
Corporate Press Office       -      Sue Sadler      -   020 8718 8642



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