Rule 2.10 Announcement

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
05 July 2004


Issued: 5 July 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 2 July 2004, it
had in issue 2,276,961,082 ordinary shares of 25 pence each ('Ordinary Shares').

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


Graham Oakley

Group Secretary

Tel: [phone]


The directors of Marks and Spencer Group plc accept responsibility for the
information contained in this announcement and confirm that to the best of their
knowledge and belief, (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is
the case), the information contained in this announcement is in accordance with
the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such
information.


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