Explanatory note

This Order makes amendments to certain Orders which confer privileges and immunities on the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, the International Development Association and the Western European Union consequential upon the introduction of car tax and value added tax. Such amendments are necessary in order to implement our international obligations to the organisations concerned. Similar provisions in respect of other international organisations were made by the International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) Miscellaneous Provisions Order 1975 (S.I., 1975/1209).