Written question asked by Derek Fatchett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: How many Gurkha troops will be stationed in Britain as a result of the handover of Hong Kong; where they will be stationed; what will be their remuneration relative to British troops of similar rank. - Includes list. Figures not given.

Answer: Mr. Fatchett: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Gurkha troops will be stationed in Britain as a result of the handover of Hong Kong; where they will be stationed; what will be their remuneration relative to British troops of similar rank; and if he will make a statement. [3205] Mr. Soames: On the completion of the restructuring of the Brigade of Gurkhas, some 2,000 Gurkha troops will be garrisoned in the UK, including those on long leave in Nepal. On current plans they will be stationed as follows: First Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles: Church Crookham; Gurkha Demonstration Company: Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst; Gurkha Demonstration Company: Brecon; Queen's Gurkha Engineers: Maidstone; Queen's Gurkha Signals: Blandford; Queen's Own Gurkha Transport Regiment: Colchester Three Gurkha reinforcement companies will be allocated to the following battalions stationed as follows: First Battalion, The Royal Scots: Colchester; First Battalion, The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment: Canterbury; Second Battalion, The Parachute Regiment: Aldershot. There will also be some Gurkhas stationed elsewhere on individual postings or attending training courses. We intend that the Gurkhas' remuneration will be broadly equivalent to that of British troops of similar rank.

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