59IH.L Regulatory News (59IH)

Publication of Prospectus

The following prospectus (the Prospectus) has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing:

Western Power Distribution (South West) plc £200,000,000 5.75 per cent. Notes due 2040 (the "Notes")

To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8883I_-2010-3-19.pdf

For further information, please contact:

Western Power Distribution (South Wales) plc Sally A Jones, Company Secretary Western Power Distribution Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB

Telephone : +44 (0)117 933 2265

Fax : +44 (0)117 933 2091

Email : sjones@westernpower.co.uk

DISCLAIMER ‑ INTENDED ADDRESSEES

Please note that the information contained in the Prospectus may be addressed to and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in the prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained in the Prospectus you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein.

Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above requirement.