Social Security Agreement with Netherlands.

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A decision made (07/08/2006) regarding Reciprocal Social Security Agreement with the Netherlands.

Subject:	Reciprocal Social Security Agreement with the Netherlands
Decision Reference:	MD-C-2006-0035		Exempt clause(s):	no
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	Int. 19/4/24
Written report – Title	Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement with the Netherlands)(Jersey) Act 200-
Written report – Author (name and job title)	International Relations
Decision(s): · To note the Decision of the Minister for Social Security approving the text of the Convention on Social Security between the United Kingdom and Netherlands, in respect of Jersey, and to refer the matter to the Chief Minister; · To approve the draft Report and Proposition regarding a Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement with the Netherlands) (Jersey) Act 200- and to request that it is lodged as soon as possible, for debate by the States in September 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: The Convention on Social Security between the United Kingdom and Netherlands was signed in December 2005, to allow the Netherlands to continue to export pensions to Jersey notwithstanding a change in the Netherlands Law. The Agreement now needs to be ratified by all parties, with the implementation date being the third month following completion of all legal procedures by all parties. A copy of the Decision of the Minister for Social Security (28 June 2006) and extract of the report prepared by the Social Security Department, which support the implementation of this Agreement, are attached. It is proposed that a UK Order in Council to give effect to the Convention might be put before the Privy Council in the Autumn. The text of the Agreement has to be agreed by the States of Jersey before the Agreement is ratified in respect of Jersey. The Chief Minister has responsibilities for matters of international relations affecting Jersey, and is the appropriate person to lodge the attached Act.
Action required: · Notify the Greffe of the decision and to forward the the Greffier the attached draft Report and proposition and the draft Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement with the Netherlands) (Jersey) Act 200- · Greffe to lodge the draft Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement with the Netherlands) (Jersey) Act 200- as soon as possible, for debate by the States in September 2006.
Signature: (Chief Minister)		Date of Decision: 7 August 2006