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(b) On the other hand, to the satisfaction of the claims of individual nationals of members of the United Nations in respect of treatment contrary to international law or other inequitable treatment imposed on them by Axis or associated countries in the matter of conditions of employment (including remuneration), loss of social insurance rights not covered by the provisions of Annex I to the present resolution, and of any other claims connected with working conditions and social protection and the like which are the direct or indirect consequence of the events mentioned in paragraph 1 and involve the liability either of Governments and public institutions of the Axis and associated countries or of physical or legal persons belonging to such countries ; (c) In the peace settlement which will impose financial obligations on the Axis and associated countries, provision should be made for priority in favour of the payment of indemnities in respect of the claims mentioned under paragraphs I and 2 over all other claims, ANNEX 111 Principles concerning the Settlement of the Social Problems resulting from the Transfer of Territories and the Exchange of Populations 1. Any provisions in the peace settlement on the subject of the transfer of territories should provide for— (a) The transfer of a clearly defined part of the social insurance liabilities pertaining to the ceded territories from the countries previously competent to the countries subsequently competent, corresponding to the ceded territories ; (b) The immediate transfer by the previously competent countries to the subsequently competent countries of the reserves necessary, according to actuarial calculations, to cover the liabilities which will be assumed and discharged by the latter ; this transfer should be effected independently of any payments from the Axis or associated countries to the United Nations on account of war reparations or any other account ; (c) The resumption by the successor countries of the payment of the social insurance benefit for which they become liable, so as to secure the uninterrupted continuation of the payment of current benefits and the award of benefits in respect of rights in course of acquisition which have been assumed ; ((I) The application of the principles set out under subparagraphs (a) to (c), not only to social insurance but to all similar social security institutions, such as pension funds, unemployment funds, autonomous provident or welfare funds, &c. 2. All arrangements entered into among members of the United Nations for the exchange of populations between different countries should include suitable provisions for the protection of the social rights of workers, including regulations similar to those provided for under paragraph 1. ANNEX IV Principles relating to the Revival of Bilateral Social Treaties and to the Juridical Status of Nationals of Members of the United Nations under Social Legislation in Axis and Associated Countries 1. The peace settlement should, at the request of members of the United Nations concerned, provide for the revival of treaties and bilateral agreements on the subjects of social insurance, labour, unemployment, public assistance and other related subjects in force on 31 August 1939 (or at any earlier date at which the territory of a member was occupied) between axis and associated countries on the one hand and these members of the United Nations on the Other ; it should provide that such treaties and agreements may not thereafter be denounced unilaterally by Axis or associated countries within five years from the date of the peace settlement. 2. The peace settlement should guarantee the nationals of the United Nations the same treatment as Axis and associated countries grant to their own nationals in the application of all branches of social legislation. ANNEX V Composition of the Proposed Commission A. Three representatives of the Governing Body appointed from members of the three groups, being nationals of countries other than those directly represented on the committee, in accordance with paragraph B below ; B. Ten experts on social insurance and the international regulation of social questions, appointed in particular by countries directly concerned in this matter ; C. Duly qualified representatives of the international bodies which are competent for related questions. XIII Resolution concerning International Administrative Co-operation to Promote Social Security Whereas mutual assistance in social security administration is one of the forms of collaboration between nations calculated to promote the progressive development in all countries of comprehensive social security schemes providing for income security and medical care; and

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