Explanatory note

This Order makes provision for the modification of the Social Security Act 1975 so as to give effect to the Convention on social security (set out in the Schedule) made between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. The Convention relates to reciprocity in contributions, sickness benefit, maternity benefits, unemployment benefit, invalidity pension, old age pension and widow's benefit, industrial injuries benefits, death grant and orphan's benefit.