Director Declaration

13 Sep 2006 12:25

Close Technology & General VCT PLC13 September 2006 Close Technology & General VCT PLC13 September 2006 External Directorship Close Technology & General VCT PLC (the "Company") announces in accordance withListing Rule 9.6.14R that Dr Neil Cross, a Director of the Company, has retiredfrom the board of Alliance UniChem Plc, with effect from 31 July 2006, followingcompletion of the merger between Alliance UniChem and Boots, forming AllianceBoots plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, please contact Patrick Reeve, Close Venture ManagementLimited 020 7422 7830. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange