Appt of Non-Exec Director

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
19 May 2004

19 May 2004



                       Scottish and Southern Energy plc

                     Appointment of Non-Executive Director



Scottish and Southern Energy plc ('SSE') has announced its intention to appoint
Kevin Smith, Chief Executive of GKN, to its Board as a non-Executive Director.
Mr Smith will join the Board on 24 June and will stand for election at the
forthcoming Annual General Meeting.



Dr Bruce Farmer CBE, Chairman, said:



'I believe that Kevin Smith will bring a wealth of industrial and operational
experience to our Board and we are looking forward to his contribution to the
company over the coming years.'



For further information please contact:
Scottish and Southern Energy plc
Alan Young - Director of Corporate Communications                 + 44 (0)870 900 0410
Denis Kerby - Investor and Media Relations Manager                + 44 (0)870 900 0410

Financial Dynamics
Andrew Dowler                                                     + 44 (0)20 7831 3113






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