Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 November 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 5 November 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the Gurkha reinforcement companies in the British Army and the units to which they are assigned.

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the Gurkha reinforcement companies in the British Army and the units to which they are assigned. [12617] Mr. Ingram: Gurkha Reinforcement Companies are currently serving with the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment in Colchester, 1 Royal Irish based in Canterbury and 1 Highlanders in Edinburgh. In addition, there are formed Gurkha units serving with 10 Transport Regiment, 30 Signal Regiment, 36 Engineer Regiment and in training establishments at Sandhurst and Brecon.

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