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 half yearly financial results for the
period ended 31 August 2012, has been notified to a Regulated Information
Service.

3 September 2012

Caroline Driscoll - Company Secretary

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