prevent them from being denied the enjoyment of entitlements merely because of their absence from their State of origin. That was particularly important in their case because there was no intention on the part of such migrant workers to stay in the State of employment and, therefore, their full participation in the social security systems of their State of origin had to be ensured. Proposed paragraph 4 was intended to allow project-tied workers to be paid in their own State. The representative of Italy added that the provision indicated that employers were not obliged to pay project-tied migrant workers ir the local currency of the State in which they had worked. 26. With regard to paragraph 3, the representative of the Federal Republic of Germany wox.dered whether the text of article 27 on social security, adopted on second reading, did not adequately cover project-tied workers. Moreover, under article 27, all migrant workers were placed on an equal footing with nationals Of the State of employment, whereas the new proposal sought to single out one category of workers for different treatment, in order to avoid a situation in which the State of employment was obligated unconditionally to exempt such migrant workers from payments when its national legislation allowed such exemptions only in particular circumstances relating to the nature of the social security coverage in the State of origin. In the interest of consistency, the words “in their national legislation” should be inserted after the words "appropriate measures" in the second sentence. Also for the sake of consistency, language should be added indicating that the new provision would have effect only where article 27 was not applicable for some reason. He was prepared to support the proposed paragraph 4 as introduced. 27. The representative of Japan also questioned why project-tied migrant workers 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the social security and employment rights of migrant workers, particularly project-tied workers who are temporarily employed in a foreign country. The language used is focused on ensuring that these workers are not denied their entitlements or treated differently from nationals of the host country. This suggests that the topic is related to employment and social welfare, rather than a specific industry or sector.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief