HC Deb 08 April 1971 vol 815 c239W
3. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of State for Defence what will be the total strength on 1st May of the Gurkha Brigade; and what is its cost to the British taxpayer.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

The active strength on 1st May will be about 6,800. The cost of the Brigade will be about £7 million in the financial year 1971–72.

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