§ 20. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the number of troops now in Brunei, under the command of his Department.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithA battalion of the Gurkha Rifles, with a small garrison staff, established at a total of about 1,000 officers and men will remain stationed in Brunei during 1971–72.
§ Mr. DalyellWhat instructions are given to the Gurkhas in the event of internal troubles?
§ Mr. Johnson SmithThe details of the amendments to the 1959 Agreement must await a statement by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. That statement will come later this year.