Exhibit 12.01
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
I, Mike Alexander, the chief executive officer of British Energy plc certify that to the best of my knowledge (i) the Form 20-F fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of British Energy plc.
/s/ MIKE ALEXANDER | ||
Name: | Mike Alexander | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | September 23, 2003 |
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
I, Keith Lough, the finance director of British Energy plc, certify that to the best of my knowledge (i) the Form 20-F fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Form 20-F fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of British Energy plc.
/s/ KEITH LOUGH | ||
Name: | Keith Lough | |
Title: | Finance Director |
Date: | September 23, 2003 |