Transaction in Own Shares

Murray Income Trust PLC
16 December 2005

MURRAY INCOME TRUST PLC - SHARE BUY-BACK

On 16 December 2005, Murray Income Trust plc purchased 45,000 of its own 25p
ordinary shares at 601.44 pence per share.  These shares will be held in
treasury.

Following the transaction, the Company's issued ordinary share capital is
66,371,458 (excluding treasury shares) and 66,416,458 (including treasury
shares) ordinary shares of 25p each.  The number of ordinary shares of 25p held
in treasury is 45,000.



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