SECRET UK EYES A
no advantage to the UK in reducing the current size of the Brunei garrison.
H
(viii) Para 54 At the end of the paragraph add: "(The possibility of stationing in Brunei Gurkha units withdrawn from Hong Kong is being considered separately.)"
Annex D Brunei Historical Background.para 2 should read: "In 1962 British Ghurkas helped to quell an abortive uprising against the Sultan's rule. A Gurkha Battalion has been stationed in Brunei (on a rotational basis with Hong Kong Gurkhas) since then. The Sultan of Brunei bears the cost of the Gurkha Battalion and the arrangement was extended for a further five years from 1988. "
24 February 1989
CC: Mr. Keeling, FID
Mr. Hall, MCAD
Mr. Footman, HKD Mr. Kirk, SED
AJ Sparis
A Sparkes
South East Asian Department
SECRET UK EYES A