Rule 2.10 Announcement

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
16 June 2004


Issued: 16 June 2004

Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Marks
and Spencer Group plc confirms that, as at close of business on 15 June 2004, it
had in issue 2,274,579,459 ordinary shares of 25 pence each ('Ordinary Shares').

The International Securities Identification Numbers for the Ordinary Shares is
GB0031274896.


Graham Oakley
Group Secretary

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