Director Declaration

BLACKROCK INCOME AND GROWTH INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the "Company")

Listing Rule 9.6.14R Disclosure

BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust plc announces in accordance with
Listing Rule 9.6.14R, that Jonathan Cartwright, a non-executive director and
Chairman of the Company, retired from his role as a non-executive director
of Serica Energy plc with effect from 28 June 2012. 

Enquiries

Kerry Higgins

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited,

Secretary

Tel: [phone]

2 July 2012