For the purposes of Part 2
the following bodies have been designated the competent authorities for the purposes of the application of the Convention:
in the United Kingdom:
in Great Britain:
For all contingencies, including pension claims for Northern Ireland, except Articles 5 to 10,
Department of Social Security
Pensions and Overseas Benefits Directorate
Tyneview Park
Whitley Road
Benton
Newcastle upon Tyne
England
NE98 1BA
For Articles 5 to 10,
Contributions Agency
Overseas Contributions (RA)
Department of Social Security
Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
England
NE98 1YX
in Northern Ireland:
For all contingencies except pension claims,
Social Security Agency
Overseas Branch
Commonwealth House
Castle Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT1 1DX
in the Isle of Man:
For all provisions of the Convention,
Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Security
Markwell House
Market Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
in Jersey:
For all provisions of the Convention,
Employment and Social Security Department
Philip Le Feuvre House
La Motte Street
St Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
in Guernsey:
For all provisions of the Convention,
Guernsey Social Security Authority
Edward T Wheadon House
Le Truchot
St Peter Port
Guernsey
Channel Islands
GY1 3WH
in Jamaica:
Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Sport
14 National Heroes Circle
PO Box 10
Kingston 5
Jamaica.
In accordance with Article 28 of the Convention the following bodies have been designated liaison offices between the competent authorities of both Parties for the purpose of applying the Convention:
in the United Kingdom:
The competent authorities listed in Article 3(1)(i)(a).
in Jamaica:
The competent authority listed in Article 3(1)(i)(b).
The competent authorities may communicate directly with one another and with any person or institution affected by the Convention or with their legal representative.
The competent authorities shall decide the texts of any certificates, reports and forms to be used for the purpose of undertaking the tasks laid down in these Arrangements.
For the purpose of Part 3
The Programme of Mutual Assistance shall be under the general direction of a Management Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”), whose function shall be to undertake the ongoing reviews of the policy and procedures relating to the programme.
The Committee shall consist of four members:
For the UK:
The Territorial Director, Benefits Agency, Department of Social Security, or his designee.
The Head of International Relations Branch, Department of Social Security, or his designee.
For Jamaica:
The Hon. Minister of Labour, Social Security and Sport or his/her designees.
The Hon. Attorney-General or his/her designees.