NATIONAL SAVINGS INCOME BONDS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 7th June 2001, the variable “Treasury Rate” of interest payable on Income Bonds will be 5.15% pa gross. The bonus rate for bonds held under the same register number with a total capital value of at least £25,000 will be 0.25% pa gross.

NATIONAL SAVINGS INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 1st May 2001, the variable tax-free rate of interest payable on Individual Savings Accounts (cash mini and TESSA-only) will be 5.75% pa.

NATIONAL SAVINGS ORDINARY ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 1st May 2001, the variable rates of interest payable on Ordinary Accounts will be as follows:

Standard rate	1.25% pa
Higher rate	1.35% pa

The Higher rate of interest is paid for each complete calendar month that £500 or more is in the account.

NATIONAL SAVINGS INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 10th May 2001, the variable gross rates of interest payable on Investment Accounts will be as follows:

Balance in Account	Rate of Interest
up to £499.99	4.0% pa
£500 to £2,499.99	4.1% pa
£2,500 to £4,999.99	4.2% pa
£5,000 to £9,999.99	4.3% pa
£10,000 to £24,999.99	4.5% pa
£25,000 to £49,999.99	4.8% pa
£50,000 and above	5.2% pa

NATIONAL SAVINGS TREASURERS’ ACCOUNTS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATES

On and from 10th May 2001, the variable gross rates of interest payable on Treasurers’ Accounts will be as follows:

£10,000 to £24,999.99	4.5% pa
£25,000 to £99,999.99	4.8% pa
£100,000 and above	5.2% pa

PREMIUM SAVINGS BONDS—NOTICE OF NEW INTEREST RATE

On and from 1st August 2001, the rate of interest specified for determining the amount of the prize fund will be 3.75% pa. In respect of each prize draw there will be one prize for every 20,000 bond units eligible for inclusion in the draw.

NEW GENERAL EXTENSION RATE

On and from 1st May 2001, the variable rate of interest for National Savings Certificates (including Yearly Plan Certificates) earning the General Extension Rate will be 2.61% pa tax-free.
Issued by National Savings on behalf of the Treasury.