Net Asset Value(s)

NET ASSET VALUE

BRITISH PORTFOLIO TRUST PLC

The unaudited net asset values for British Portfolio Trust plc. at close of
business 5 April 2012 was:

139.98p Capital only (undiluted)
138.40p Capital only (Diluted for treasury shares)
141.30p Including current year income (undiluted)
139.53p Including current year income (Diluted for treasury shares)

Notes:

1. Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.


2. Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted
on the ex-dividend date.