Listing Rule 21

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst PLC
02 June 2005


THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
2 JUNE 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
31 May 2005:

Company

W S ATKINS
T & F INFORMA
BELLWAY
INTERSERVE
DOMINO PRINTING
BALFOUR BEATTY
BOVIS HOMES
CAPITAL & REGIONAL PROPERTIES
WESTBURY
WSP GROUP


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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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