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 the Philippines. The Convention covers United Kingdom benefits for old age, survivors F1Widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's and industrial accidents and corresponding benefits under the social security scheme in the Philippines.

Rules are laid down for employers who send their employees to work temporarily in the other country; the rules prevent simultaneous liability for national insurance contributions in both countries and there is provision for persons who have worked and paid contributions in both countries to have those contributions aggregated when determining their right to benefit.