Net Asset Value(s)

British Empire Sec & Gen Tst PLC
04 February 2008


BRITISH EMPIRE SECURITIES AND GENERAL TRUST PLC

It is announced that the un-audited Net Asset Value (inclusive of accumulated
income) of

British Empire Securities and General Trust plc, which is managed by Asset Value
Investors Limited, at the close of business on 1 February 2008  was as follows:


Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at par value:             473.84

Net Asset Value (pence per share)  - Debentures at market value:          470.82

Phoenix Administration Services Limited - Secretary



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