Director Declaration

BlackRock North American Income Trust plc

LEI - 549300WWOCXSC241W468

1 February 2017

BlackRock North American Income Trust plc (the "Company") announces under Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Ms Alice Ryder, who is a non-executive Director of BlackRock North American Income Trust plc has been appointed to the Board of JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc with effect from 1 February 2017.

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