21As a preliminary point, it should be noted that, in the order for reference, the national court explicitly stated that it did not consider it necessary to refer any question on the interpretation of Article 46a of Regulation 1408/71, as amended, with regard to pensions awarded on the basis of voluntary or continued optional insurance.
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