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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy
London Investments, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended June 30,
1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> ENTERGY LONDON INVESTMENTS, INC.
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   <NUMBER> 036
   <NAME> ENTERGY LONDON INVESTMENTS, INC.
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