SCOTTISH POWER GAS LIMITED

Notice of proposal to grant an extension to a public gas transporters licence

The Director General of Gas Supply, pursuant to section 7(5) of the Gas Act 1986, hereby gives notice that she proposes to grant an extension to a licence under that section held by Scottish Power Gas Limited, whose registered office is situated at 1 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow G2 8SP.   The extension, if awarded, will authorise the above-named to convey gas through pipes to any premises in the areas briefly described below and shown on maps previously submitted to the Director General.   Areas: Barton Hey Road, Caldy; Lightfoot Street, Chester; Lockfields Phase 3, Lightbody Street, Liverpool; and Wharton Road, Winsford.   Copies of these maps are available for inspection at the Office of Gas Supply at the address shown below.   The Director General is of the opinion that the above-named applicant intends to carry on the activities which may be authorised by its licence under section 7 of the Act in the areas named, and that the granting of the extension will be calculated:   (a) to secure that reasonable demands for gas in Great Britain are met; and   (b) to secure effective competition in the supply of gas conveyed through pipes.   Any representations or objections with respect to the proposed extensions may be made in writing and delivered to the Director General of Gas Supply, Stockley House, 130 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1LQ, no later than 11th June 1998.