Where a person who is resident in the territory of one Party claims Sickness Benefit or Maternity Allowance under the legislation of the other Party and the provision of Article 15(7) of the Convention may apply, the competent authority or competent institution in the latter Party will inquire, from the competent authority or competent institution in the former Party, whether a claim for Sickness Benefit or Maternity Allowance has been made under the legislation of that former Party.
