RNS Number:8158R
Debenhams PLC
07 November 2003


Full Company Name: DEBENHAMS PLC

Date: 7 November 2003



SECTION 198 - COMPANIES ACT 1985 - DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IN SHARES

Notification has been received today that on 5 November 2003 Morgan Stanley
Securities Limited had a notifiable interest in 15,132,929 ordinary shares of
10p each in the Company, being 4.12% of the Company's issued share capital.


    For further information contact:

    John Hodges - 020 7408 3181

    Name of authorised company official responsible for making

    this notification:    John Hodges, Deputy Company Secretary

    Debenhams plc. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 3430071


    Registered Office: 1 Welbeck Street, London W1G 0AA



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