Name of applicant:

Drax Group plc

Name of scheme:

Drax Group plc Approved Savings Related Share Option Plan

Period of return:

From:

12 May 2009

To:

30 September 2009

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

248,032

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

248,032

Name of contact:

Phil White, Assistant Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

01757 612167