Director Declaration

BlackRock North American Income Trust plc (the "Company")

Director Declaration

BlackRock North American Income Trust plc (the "Company") hereby gives
notification in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14 that Mr Christopher Casey,
a non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed as a non-executive
director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Latchways plc with effect from
25 February 2014. 

Enquiries
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Secretary
Tel: [phone]

25 February 2014