News Release
2 1/2% Index Linked Treasury Stock 2001

13 February 2001

In accordance with the terms of the prospectus dated 20 August 1982, the Bank of England announces that the rate of interest payable on the above stock for the interest payment due on 24 September 2001 will be £2.7323 per £100 nominal of stock. The amount due on repayment, also on 24 September 2001 will be £218.5846 per £100 nominal of stock.