IFRS Seminar

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
31 August 2005


                        SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY PLC
                  INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

As previously announced on 1 July 2005, Scottish and Southern Energy plc will
hold a seminar for analysts and investors on Wednesday 28 September 2005 on the
transition to International Financial Reporting Standards. The seminar will
begin at 0930BST and will take place at Financial Dynamics, Holborn Gate, 26
Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1PB. A webcast facility will be available by
going to www.scottish-southern.co.uk.

Enquiries to:

Scottish and Southern Energy

Alan Young, Director of Corporate Communications          [phone]
Denis Kerby, Investor and Media Relations Manager         [phone]

Financial Dynamics

Andrew Dowler                                              [phone]



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