Director Declaration

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc

Director Declaration

Listing Rule 9.6.14 R (2)

Ms Gillian Nott, a non-executive director of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust
plc, has joined the board of JPMorgan Russian Securities plc as a non-executive
director with effect from 17 November 2011.

Enquiries:
Barbara Powley
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited        [phone]