TXU

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
21 October 2002

Scottish and Southern Energy plc



Scottish and Southern Energy plc confirms that it has been in discussions
regarding the possible acquisition of certain assets of TXU, UK's energy supply
business.  Those discussions are no longer taking place.



For further information,


Scottish and Southern Energy

Alan Young, Director of Corporate Communications                   0870 900 0410
Denis Kerby, Investor Relations Manager                            0870 900 0410

Financial Dynamics
Andrew Dowler                                                      020 7831 3113
Fiona Meiklejohn                                                   020 7831 3113




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