§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the future of the Gurkha garrison based in Hong Kong was discussed at the recent talks on the future of the colony; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe future of the brigade of Gurkhas was not discussed during the Hong Kong negotiations.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government received from the Government of Nepal concerning the future of the Gurkha garrison based in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. LuceWe are in touch with the Royal Nepalese Government on this question. However, it is not our policy to disclose details of such confidential exchanges with other Governments.