Explanatory note

This Order confers exemptions in respect of social security contributions on officers of the International Lead and Zinc Study Group who are not British citizens, British Dependent Territories citizens or British Overseas citizens or permanently resident in the United Kingdom. It enables the United Kingdom to give effect to an Exchange of Notes between Her Majesty's Government and the International Lead and Zinc Study Group concerning the Group Staff Social Security Arrangements (Cmnd. 7592).