Directorate Change

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
04 September 2002


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Issued: 4 September 2002


               TONY BALL TO STEP DOWN FROM MARKS & SPENCER BOARD


Marks and Spencer Group plc is announcing today that Non-Executive Director Tony
Ball, is stepping down from the Board as of 4 September 2002. Mr Ball, who is
Chief Executive and Managing Director of BSkyB Group plc, leaves to concentrate
on his other business interests.

'I am extremely grateful to Tony for his contribution to the Company over the
last two years. He brought valuable insights to the business', said Chairman,
Luc Vandevelde.

'I am pleased that I was able to play a part in Marks and Spencer's turnaround.
I now plan to focus my attention on other areas of my business life', said Tony
Ball.

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Sue Sadler          Corporate Press Office          020 7268 8642




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