BLOCK LISTING APPLICATION

An application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London
Stock Exchange for 2,000,000 ordinary shares of 10p each to be admitted
to the Official List. These shares, ranking pari passu in all respects
with the existing ordinary shares in issue, will be allotted pursuant to
the Share Issue Scheme 2003. These shares will not be allotted
immediately but as and when the conditions set by the board, allow. The
hearing is to be held on 11 February 2003.

For Edinburgh UK Tracker Trust plc

Edinburgh Fund Managers plc

Secretary