§ 18. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Minister of State for Defence having regard to the British presence proposed at Singapore and elsewhere east of Suez, whether he will expand the force of Ghurkas to include an additional brigade of Ghurkas for stationing at Singapore or elsewhere east of Suez, as part of the condominium of Commonwealth defence forces.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithNo. The United Kingdom Land Force contribution to the joint force will be a British infantry battalion group, with additional contribution to the integrated headquarters and supporting elements.