§ 3. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked 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 GilmourThe 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.