Compliance with Model Code

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 annual results for the year ending 28
February 2010, has been notified to a Regulated Information Service.

1 March 2010

Caroline Driscoll - Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]

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