Director Declaration

British & American Investment Trust PLC

                                                                               

Non-Executive Director Declaration

 

British & American Investment Trust PLC announces that Anthony Townsend,
non-executive director and Chairman, ceased to be a non-executive director of
The Ukraine Opportunity Trust PLC with effect from 23 May 2007. 

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules.

  

For British & American Investment Trust PLC

Keith Williams

Secretary

24 May 2007

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