Director Declaration

Close Technology & General VCT PLC
13 September 2006



Close Technology & General VCT PLC
13 September 2006



External Directorship


Close Technology & General VCT PLC (the 'Company') announces in accordance with
Listing Rule 9.6.14R that Dr Neil Cross, a Director of the Company, has retired
from the board of Alliance UniChem Plc, with effect from 31 July 2006, following
completion of the merger between Alliance UniChem and Boots, forming Alliance
Boots plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange.




For further information, please contact Patrick Reeve, Close Venture Management
Limited 020 7422 7830.






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