Director Shareholding

Close Technology & General VCT PLC
16 June 2004


                       CLOSE TECHNOLOGY & GENERAL VCT PLC

                      Notification of director's interests


The Company announces that Sir Edmund Burton, a director, has purchased 8,000
shares at a price of 85p.


16 June 2004


For further information please contact:

Patrick Reeve - Close Venture Management
Tel: [phone]



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