Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer PLC
12 July 2001

12 July 2001

DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDING

This is to confirm that Alison Clare Reed, who was appointed a Director of
Marks and Spencer p.l.c. on 11 July 2001, holds shares in the Company as
follows:

REGISTERED NAME                                                   SHARES HELD

Alison Clare Reed                                                    91,907

Marks & Spencer Savings & Investments (PEP holding)                  1,934

Total holding                                                        93,841

In addition, Mrs Reed holds senior options over 510,014 shares and options
under the Company's sharesave scheme for 10,166 shares.



MISS P J BEARD

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