§ Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the military and civilian establishments Her Majesty's Government fund in Nepal for Gurkhas and their dependants.
§ Mr. StanleyHer Majesty's Government fund the following military and civilian establishments in Nepal for Gurkhas and their dependants:
Dharan:
- Headquarters, British Gurkhas Nepal
- British Gurkhas Depot (Recruitment, Eastern Nepal)
- British Military Hospital
- Gurkha Welfare Scheme
- British Gurkhas Nepal Support Units (REME Workshops, ordnance depot, pay and records office, etc.)
- Area Office, Property Services Agency
- Educational and recreational facilities
Katmandu:
- Gurkha Transit Camp
- Movements Detachment
Pokhara:
- British Gurkhas Centre (Recruitment, Western Nepal).
There are also married quarters at all three sites. In addition, there are a total of 27 area welfare centres. These are funded by the Gurkha Welfare Trust, a charitable organisation to which the Government make a small financial contribution.