HC Deb 23 July 1974 vol 877 c412W
55. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Gurkhas are serving in Her Majesty's Forces, and if he will make a statement concerning their long-term future with particular reference to career future for officers wishing to serve in the Gurkha Brigade.

Mr. William Rodgers

There are 6,891 Gurkhas serving in Her Majesty's Forces. The House will not expect me to make a statement about the future of any particular element of the Armed Forces in advance of decisions on the Defence Review.

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