Directorate Change

National Grid PLC
25 September 2007

25th September 2007


Appointment of Robert B. Catell as Executive Director of National Grid

National Grid plc today announces the appointment of Robert B. Catell to its
Board, as Executive Director and Deputy Chairman, with immediate effect.  He was
previously Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KeySpan Corporation.

Contacts

National Grid:

Investors
David Rees     [phone]  [phone] (m)
Richard Smith  [phone]  [phone] (m)
James Waite    [phone]  [phone] (m)

Media
Clive Hawkins  [phone]  [phone] (m)

Brunswick:
Paul Scott     [phone]  [phone](m




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