This Order makes provision for the modification of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Jobseekers Act 1995 so as to give effect in England, Scotland and Wales to the Convention on Social Security (set out in the Schedule to this Order) made between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The provisions of the Convention relate to sickness benefit, maternity allowance, invalidity benefit, unemployment benefit, retirement benefit, survivor's benefit, benefits for industrial accidents and industrial diseases, and child benefits.

This Order does not impose any costs on business, charities or the voluntary sector.