Director Shareholding

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
24 March 2004


Issued: 24 March 2004

DIRECTOR'S SHAREHOLDING

PEP
The Company was informed on 24 March 2004 that on 23 March 2004 Alison Reed
acquired 4 Ordinary shares of 25p each at a price of 280.18p each under a PEP
registered in the name of Marks & Spencer Savings and Investments Limited.

Following this transaction, her total holding of Ordinary shares amounts to
144,861.

For further information, please contact:
Helen Baker           Tel. [phone]



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