Written question asked by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Nepal: Development Aid
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the link between overseas development aid spend in Nepal and the recruitment of Gurkhas in the country.
- Answer
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Diplomatic relations between the UK and Nepal stretch over 200 years and are grounded in mutual respect. The UK Government holds the Gurkhas in the highest regard and acknowledges the outstanding contribution they make to the United Kingdom. Separately, the UK's development partnership with Nepal focuses on long‑term economic welfare and development as part of our global Official Development Assistance strategy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL14600
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Development aid Gurkhas Recruitment Nepal
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- 2026-03-09 17:43:22 +0000
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