RNS Number:7240R
Debenhams PLC
05 November 2003

Full Company Name: DEBENHAMS PLC

Date: 5 November 2003


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

Notification has been received today that on 29 October 2003 Cater Allen
International Limited had a notifiable interest in 11,690,000 ordinary shares of
10p each in the Company, being 3.19% of the Company's issued 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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