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Written question asked by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2009. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Gurkhas: Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations he has received on his Department's future policy on the Gurkha pension scheme; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department has received representations from Members of both Houses of Parliament in the form of correspondence and parliamentary questions. An early-day motion has also been tabled on the subject. These representations are linked to the British Gurkha Welfare Society's campaign to pay Gurkhas pensions at Armed Forces Pension Scheme rates.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c24W; 285678
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Gurkhas Pensions
Link
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