§ 67. Mr. Wiggasked the Minister of Defence on what dates the reduction in establishment of the Gurkhas from 14,600 to 10,000 announced on 14th March will be completed; and what effect this will have on defence policy.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftIn the light of the Army's world-wide commitments, it has been decided to make no reduction in the strength of the Gurkhas for the time being.