NATIONAL SAVINGS INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS— NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 16th July 1999 the variable gross rates of interest payable on Investment Accounts will be as follows:

Balance in Account	Rate of Interest
up to £499.99	3.3 per cent per annum
£500 to £2,499.99	3.45 per cent per annum
£2,500 to £4,999.99	3.55 per cent per annum
£5,000 to £9,999.99	3.65 per cent per annum
£10,000 to £24,999.99	3.85 per cent per annum
£25,000 to £49,999.99	4.1 per cent per annum
£50,000 and above	4.6 per cent per annum

NATIONAL SAVINGS TREASURER’S ACCOUNTS— NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 16th July 1999 the variable gross rates of interest payable on Treasurer’s Accounts will be as follows:

£10,000 to £24,999.99	3.85 per cent per annum
£25,000 to £99,999.99	4.1 per cent per annum
£100,000 and above	4.6 per cent per annum

NATIONAL SAVINGS INCOME BONDS—NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 13th August 1999 the variable “Treasury Rate” of interest payable on Income Bonds will be 4.55 per cent per annum gross. The bonus rate for bonds held under the same register number with a total capital value of least £25,000 will be 0.25 per cent per annum gross.

NATIONAL SAVINGS DEPOSIT BONDS—NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 13th August 1999 the rate of interest payable on Deposit Bonds will be 4.05 per cent per annum gross.

NEW GENERAL EXTENSION RATE

On and from 1st July 1999 the variable rate of interest for National Savings Certificates (including Yearly Plan Certificates) earning the General Extension Rate will be 2.1 per cent per annum tax-free. Issued by National Savings on behalf of the Treasury.