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As regards persons who, by virtue of Article 2, are not covered by this Convention, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)
any rights in course of acquisition under the earlier agreements before the date of entry into force of this Convention shall be determined in accordance with Regulation (EEC) 1408/71 and the Implementing Regulation;
(b)
the earlier agreements shall remain applicable to any award of a benefit which was made under them prior to the date of entry into force of this Convention.