Interim Dividend Notification

British Smaller Companies VCT PLC
1 December 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *BSV
SEDOL CODE            *140-315
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.55p
PERIOD                *6 Mths Ended 30-09-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *06-12-99
RECORD DATE           *10-12-99
PAYMENT DATE          *23-12-99
NOTES *