Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
3 April 2002

3 April 2002

DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDING

We have received confirmation today that following the redemption of 2,000 B
shares held in a PEP, Alison Clare Reed has used the proceeds to purchase 357
shares on 28 March 2002 at a cost of 389.0341p per share. The shares are
registered in the name of Marks & Spencer Savings & Investments Limited.

Her total holding now stands at 61,974 ordinary shares.



MISS P J BEARD

020 7268 6499



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