The 2008 edition of our Long Term Development Plan is published by National Grid, and is produced in accordance with Standard Special Condition D3 of our RDN Gas Transporters' Licence. This requires that the Long Term Development Plan, published annually, shall provide a ten-year forecast of transportation system usage and likely system developments that can be used by companies, who are contemplating connecting to our system or entering into transport arrangements, to identify and evaluate opportunities.

The Statement explains our latest volume forecasts, system reinforcement projects and investment plans. It has been published at the end of the 2008 planning process following a re-appraisal of our analysis of the supply and demand position for UK Distribution. The Plan is also the first element of our 2009 planning process.