The Finance Act 1998, Section 159 (Appointed Day) and Schedule 26 (Commencement Etc.) Order 1999
Section 159(1) of the Finance Act 1998 amends section 8 of the Treasury Bills Act 1877 to enable Treasury bills to be issued by the Treasury (either directly or through such agent as the Treasury think fit). Section 159(2) of the 1998 Act provides for that amendment to apply in relation to issues made on or after such day as the Treasury may appoint by order. This Order appoints 15th November 1999 as the day in question.