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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

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FORM 6-K

 

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September, 2005

 

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SCOTTISH POWER PLC

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

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CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

 

Form 20-F       X             Form 40-F              

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

 

Yes                       No       X    

 

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-            .)

 

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FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1. Announcement of Scottish Power plc, released on September 6, 2005, in response to an announcement made by E.ON AG.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

				/s/ Scottish Power plc
				(Registrant)
Date: September 6, 2005		By:		/s/ Donald McPherson
				Donald McPherson
				Assistant Company Secretary

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Scottish Power PLC Response to E.ON AG Statement

 

Scottish Power plc (“ScottishPower”) notes the announcement yesterday by E.ON AG (“E.ON”).

 

Scottish Power confirms that no approach has been made by E.ON. Any further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

 

Contact Details:

 

Jennifer Lawton		Head of Investor Relations		0141 636 4527
Simon McMillan		UK Media Relations Manager		0141 566 4875