Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2015 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 26 February 2015. A substantive answer was provided by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Friday, 27 February 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Gurkhas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the first recruitment of Gurkha soldiers into the British Army.
- Answer
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Gurkhas hold a special place in the hearts of the British people and we will be celebrating our close and enduring relationship over the bicentenary. The Brigade of Gurkhas will be holding many events this year, including a parade and memorial service in Whitehall in April. Gurkha units will also be conducting public duties as the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace, and at the Tower of London during May.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 224349
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Army Anniversaries Gurkhas
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- 2015-05-22 03:04:32 +0100
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