Compliance with Model Code

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

In accordance with Listing Rule 15.5.1(4), the Directors of BlackRock Income
and Growth Investment Trust plc confirm that they are satisfied that all inside
information, which the Directors of BlackRock Income and Growth Investment
Trust plc have leading up to the announcement of the half yearly financial
results for the six months ended 30 April 2012, has been notified to a
Regulated Information Service.

1 May 2012

Kerry Higgins - Company Secretary

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