Parliamentary Search

Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Wilkinson (Conservative), on Wednesday, 5 June 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 161 members in total.

FUTURE OF THE BRIGADE OF GURKHAS

That this House believes that the Gurkhas have a unique record of service in the British Army and loyalty to the British Crown, that their qualities of adaptability and devotion to duty will still be required in the defence of Britain's interests in an uncertain world in the future; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to confirm that the Gurkha Brigade will continue to have a worthwhile and viable future in the British Army as previously declared by the Right honourable Member for Ayr, the former Secretary of State for Defence on 22nd May 1989.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

921A2
at end add 'provided that this future is not achieved by the amalgamation or disbandment of British battalions or regiments able to carry out duties on a worldwide basis.'.
921A3
at end add,'providing that their future is not achieved by the demise of Yorkshire Regiments,particularly 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.'.
921A1
at end add 'providing that their future is not achieved by the demise of Scottish regiments with a longer period of service in the British Army.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
921 
921A2 
921A3 
921A1 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Gurkhas
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk