Deputy Chairman Appointment

3i Smaller Quoted Co's Trust PLC
24 April 2003

3i Smaller Quoted Companies Trust plc


The Board of 3i Smaller Quoted Companies Trust plc ("the Company") announces
that Richard Brewster is to be appointed Deputy Chairman of the Company with
effect from 29 April 2003.

Richard Brewster has been a Director of the Company since April 1998 and is a
member of the Management Engagement and Audit Committees of the Board.



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