RNS Number:0892S
Debenhams PLC
14 November 2003

Full Company Name: DEBENHAMS PLC

Date: 14 November 2003





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

Notification was received yesterday that on 12 November 2003 Standard Life Group
had a notifiable material interest in 14,634,552 ordinary shares of 10p each in
the Company. This represents 3.99% of the Company's issued share capital.

The shares are registered as follows:-


    Stanlife Nominees Limited 14,634,552



    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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