§ 37. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will seek to review the treaty provisions with the State of Nepal regarding recruitment and pension rights of Gurkha troops.
§ Mr. FoleyNo, Sir. The Memorandum of Agreement and associated documents which govern the recruitment and terms of service of the Gurkhas continue to work satisfactorily.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsWould the Under-Secretary assure the House that there will be facilities for recruiting, that they will continue into the 'seventies and that the pension rights of retired Gurkhas will in future be safeguarded?
§ Mr. FoleyQuestions relating to recruiting figures and pension rights should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.