HC Deb 20 November 1963 vol 684 c98W
67. Mr. Wigg

asked 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. Thorneycroft

In 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.

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