EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of our report dated January 31, 1997, (the
Report of Independent Public Accountants) appearing on page 30 of the 1996
Annual Report to Shareholders of Edison International (Exhibit 13 included
herein) in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996 of Edison International and to the supplemental note to the financial
statements included herein and labeled "Subsequent Event." It should be
noted that we have performed no audit procedures subsequent to January
31, 1997, the date of our report, except with respect to the supplemental
note as to which the date is February 21, 1997. Furthermore, we have not
audited any financial statements of Edison International as of any date
or period subsequent to December 31, 1996.
We further consent to the incorporation by reference of the
above-mentioned Report of Independent Public Accountants, incorporated by
reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to the incorporation by
reference of our report (the Report of Independent Public Accountants on
Supplemental Schedules), appearing on page 38 of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, in the Edison International Registration Statements which
follow:
Registration Form File No. Effective Date
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Form S-3 333-08115 July 15, 1996
Form S-8 333-30913 May 16, 1996
Form S-8 33-32302 June 2, 1993
Form S-8 33-46713 June 2, 1993
Form S-8 33-46714 June 2, 1993
Form S-3 33-44148 September 17, 1993
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 27, 1997