§ Patrick MercerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to improve recruitment to Gurkha regiments. [16203]
§ Mr. IngramI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle) on 19 October 2001,Official Report, column 1371W. There is no requirement to improve recruiting levels to meet the numbers needed.