§ 8. Mr. Finlayasked the Secretary of State for War the number of battalions now raised for the Brigade of Gurkhas; and the locations thereof.
§ Mr. HeadThe Brigade of Gurkhas consists of eight infantry battalions all of which are employed in Far East Land Forces.
Colonel Gomme-DoncanCan my right hon. Friend say whether these eight battalions are up to strength and if there is any difficulty about further recruitment?
§ Mr. HeadThe question of recruitment has been a matter for negotiation and discussion between Her Majesty's Government and the authorities concerned. I should not like to go further than that at the present time.