Directorate Change

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
25 June 2004


Following the appointment of Kevin Smith to the Board as non-Executive Director
with effect from 24 June 2004, the Company notifies that Kevin Smith is also a
director of GKN plc.

There are no details that require to be disclosed in relation to paragraph 16.4
(b) of the Financial Services Authority Listing Rules.

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