Publication of LLP Accounts

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

PUBLICATION OF MEMBER'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HBOS SOCIAL HOUSING COVERED BONDS LLP (YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012)

A copy of the Member's Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2012 for HBOS Social Housing Covered Bonds LLP is available for viewing:

To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3201O_1-2013-9-18.pdf

The Member's Report and Financial Statements has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at www.Hemscott.com/nsm.do.

For further information, please contact:

Group Media Relations:

Matt Smith

Media Relations Manager

Tel: +44 20 7356 3522

Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations:

Charles King

Director of Investor Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7356 3537

Email: [email protected]

Naveen Suri

Manager of Investor Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7356 1264

Email: [email protected]

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