§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of maintaining a garrison in Brunei.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe presence of the Gurkha battalion in Brunei, which is by the mutual agreement of the two Governments, contributes to the stability of Brunei and the surrounding area. In addition, the battalion, which is normally found in rotation from the Hong Kong garrison, has in Brunei opportunities for training which are not available in Hong Kong.