<PAGE>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
dated September 29, 2000
NATIONAL GRID GROUP plc
15 MARYLEBONE ROAD
LONDON NW1 5JD, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover 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
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Attached hereto as an exhibit are financial statements for New England
Electric System (now National Grid USA) for the year ended December 31, 1999.
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.
NATIONAL GRID GROUP plc
s/ Richard P. Sergel
By__________________________________
Richard P. Sergel
Group Director, North America
Dated: September 29, 2000
