§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the progress achieved in establishing a reciprocal agreement on social security with the United States of America; and which subjects it is likely to cover.
§ Mr. RossiNegotiations are well advanced on a reciprocal agreement on social security between the United Kingdom and the United States of America. It is likely that the agreement will contain provisions covering long-term benefits and contribution liability.