Interim Dividend Notification

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
23 December 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*ADR(4:1)
MNEMONIC CODE         *30IS
SEDOL CODE            *2-782-801
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *N/av
PERIOD                *Half Year to 30-09-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *04-01-00
RECORD DATE           *06-01-00
PAYMENT DATE          *03-04-00
NOTES *