Listing Rule 21

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 March 2005

THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

2 MARCH 2005



              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
28 February 2005:

Company
T & F INFORMA GROUP
W S ATKINS
DOMINO PRINTING
BALFOUR BEATTY
BELLWAY
INTERSERVE
GAMES WORKSHOP
WESTBURY
BOVIS HOMES
TOPPS TILES





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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]



James de Sausmarez

Head of Investment Trusts

Henderson Global Investors

Telephone: [phone]




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