§ 55. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked 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 RodgersThere 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.