HC Deb 25 November 1963 vol 685 c28W
Sir J. Smyth

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will increase the total number of British officers commissioned for service in the Gurkha Brigade.

Mr. Ramsden

The Brigade of Gurkhas is receiving its normal allocation of British officers commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; the customary arrangements for the second ment of officers from other British regiments to the Gurkha Brigade are continuing; and short-service commissioned officers are also being commissioned into the Brigade. These three sources provide enough officers.

Sir J. Smyth

asked the Secretary of State for War what reductions have been made in the strength of British officers for the Gurkha Brigade.

Mr. Ramsden

None.