§ Mr. John BrowneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date his highness the Sultan of Brunei signified his agreement to meet the costs of two Gurkha battalions; and for how long the agreement will apply.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonA Gurkha battalion has been stationed in Brunei since independence in 1983 under an agreement whereby the full cost of the battalion is met by the Government of Brunei. This agreement is subject to periodic review and renewal.