Explanatory note

This Order gives effect in England, Wales and Scotland to the Convention (set out in the First Schedule) made between the Governments of the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, in so far as the provisions of that Convention provide for reciprocity with Luxembourg (which has now ratified the Convention) in relation to the National Insurance Acts, 1946 to 1954, and the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts, 1946 to 1954, and also to the Convention (set out in the Second Schedule) made between the Governments of the United Kingdom and Luxembourg.

The Order modifies the National Insurance Acts, 1946 to 1954, and the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts, 1946 to 1954, in their application to persons affected by the said provisions of those Conventions.