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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Gurkha Settlement Rights.


Gurkha Settlement Rights

I remind the House that I have an interest as a former officer in the Brigade of Gurkhas. My concern is the unintended consequences of this decision, which, if I am called to speak, I would like to explore. Will the Minister assure the House that none of the decisions today will jeopardise the future of the Brigade of Gurkhas? If in the future those of us on both sides of the House who are championing the future of the Brigade of Gurkhas face a decision locally about supporting the future of the Brigade of Gurkhas or our local regiments, will we be equally vociferous in supporting the brigade?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
491 c902-3 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Immigration Gurkhas
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk