Compliance with Model Code

BlackRock Income & Growth Investment Trust plc - Listing Rule 15.5.1(4)

In accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1(4), the Directors of BlackRock Income &
Growth Investment Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside
information, which the Directors and BlackRock Income & Growth Investment Trust
plc have leading up to the announcement of the half yearly results for the
period ended 30 April 2013, has been notified to a Regulated Information
Service.

1 May 2013