Statement re Per Una

Marks & Spencer Group PLC
11 October 2005


MARKS & SPENCER ANNOUNCEMENT

Marks and Spencer Group plc announces that George Davies has this afternoon,
11th October, resigned as consultant to the Company's Per Una business, along
with Andrea White (Per Una Finance Director) and Melanie Davies (Per Una Head of
Merchandising).

George Davies has a twelve month notice period and will remain committed to the
Per Una business for that period to ensure an orderly transition.


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