Portfolio Update

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 June 2006


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
2 June 2006


              THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                            Listing Rule 15.4.10 (2)


In accordance with paragraph 15.4.10 (2) of the Listing Rules, The Henderson
Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announces its ten largest investments, as
at 31 May 2006. There are no holdings with a value greater than 5% of gross
assets.

Company

WS ATKINS
T&F INFORMA
BELLWAY
WSP GROUP
DOMINO PRINTING
INTERSERVE
BALFOUR BEATTY
SAVILLS
CAPITAL & REGIONAL PROPERTIES
BOVIS HOMES GROUP
                                    - ENDS -


For further information, please call:

Neil Hermon,Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Theresa Wat, Deputy Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez, Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]



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