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 ended 
28 February 2013, has been notified to a Regulated Information Service.

1 March 2013

Sarah Beynsberger - Company Secretary
Tel: [phone]


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