HC Deb 22 June 1959 vol 607 c839
14. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether administrative arrangements have been, completed for implementing the Convention on Social Security agreed between Belgium and Great Britain in 1957.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I am glad to say that the Belgian authorities have informed me that their administrative arrangements for implementing the Convention have now been completed.

Mr. Hynd

Does that mean that the claims will be paid immediately now?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I understand from our embassy that claims which have been held up pending agreement will now be dealt with.

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