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Marks & Spencer Group PLC 04 October 2005 The following information is given, subsequent to Lord Burns appointment as Deputy Chairman of Marks and Spencer Group plc on 1 October 2005. In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (1) of the Listing Rules, Lord Burns has advised that he is currently a director of Pearson plc and Banco Santander Central Hispano SA. In addition, Lord Burns has been director of The British Land Company plc, Legal & General Group plc and Chairman of Abbey National plc within the last five years. Lord Burns is also currently Chairman of Abbey National plc and Glas Cymru (Welsh Water), which are not publicly quoted companies. In accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 (2) - (6) of the Listing Rules, he has advised that on appointment he has no details to disclose. In accordance with s329 Companies Act 1985 it is disclosed that on appointment Lord Burns has an interest in 2,000 Ordinary shares of 25p each in Marks and Spencer Group plc. For further information, please contact: Anthony Clarke Corporate Governance 020 8718 9940 Corporate Press Office 020 8718 8323 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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