Listing Rule 21

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 September 2004

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

2 SEPTEMBER 2004




              THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                                Listing Rule 21


In accordance with paragraph 21.20 (l) (ii) of the Listing Rules, The Henderson
Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announces its ten largest investments,
including all holdings with a value greater than 5% of its gross assets, as at
31 August 2004:

Company

T & F Informa Group
W S Atkins
Balfour Beatty
Games Workshop
Domino Printing Sciences
Bellway
Cairn Energy
Clinton Cards
Interserve
Westbury


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For further information, please call:

Neil Hermon
Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Theresa Wat
Deputy Fund Manager
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Stephen Westwood
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]



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