Portfolio Update

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 December 2005

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

2 December 2005







              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 30 November 2005. There are no holdings with a value greater than 5% of gross
assets.

Company
W S ATKINS
T & F INFORMA
BELLWAY
BALFOUR BEATTY
DOMINO PRINTING
WSP GROUP
BOVIS HOMES
INTERSERVE
SAVILLS
CAPITAL & REGIONAL PROPERTIES





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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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