Director Shareholding

Close Technology & General VCT PLC
17 May 2005




                       CLOSE TECHNOLOGY & GENERAL VCT PLC

                      Notification of director's interests

The Company announces that Patrick Reeve, a director of the Company, has today
disposed of 1,000 shares by way of gift.


17 May 2005



For further information please contact:


Patrick Reeve - Close Venture Management
Tel: [phone]








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