BRSC Blackrock Smaller Co Trust Plc

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc - Listing Rule 15.5.1(4)

In accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1(4), the Directors of BlackRock Smaller
Companies Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside
information, which the Directors of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc have
leading up to the announcement of the half yearly financial results for the
period ended 31 August 2014, has been notified to a Regulated Information
Service.

1 September 2014

Kerry V Higgins - Company Secretary

Tel: 020 7743 1089