Director Declaration

INVESCO Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc          

HEADING: Change in Director's Details

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Board of INVESCO Perpetual UK
Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announces that Mr Richard Brooman has
been appointed a non-executive director of HG Capital Trust plc with effect
from

11 October 2007.

INVESCO Asset Management Limited

12 October 2007

Contact: Chris Cordrey 020 7065 3249