June 17, 2009
VIA EDGAR
Brion R. Thompson, Esq.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (the “Fund”) |
Dear Mr. Thompson:
In accordance with Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Fund hereby requests acceleration of the Combined Proxy Statement/Prospectus on Form N-14 filed on March 10, 2009 and amended as of the date of this letter (Nos. 333-157821 and 811-21465) so that it may become effective at 10:00 a.m. on June 18, 2009 or as soon as practicable thereafter.
Very truly yours, | ||||
ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund | ||||
By: | /s/ William E. Zitelli | |||
Name: | William E. Zitelli | |||
Title: | Secretary | |||