GURKHAS Defence Revieir
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11 JUL 1990
- Formal position of the government remains as set out in
statement to House of Commons on 22 May 1989 and in 1990 Defence
White Paper namely that, although not possible to be
definitive, current plans assume a future for the Gurkhas after
1997 based on a viable brigade structure.
Clearly not possible to insulate Gurkhas from effects of work
on options for change. Exactly the same applies to all other
parts of the armed forces.
Work to date on options for change has concentrated on
strategic issues. Too early at this stage to assess what the
likely effect on individual units/corps will be.
Nevertheless, recognise overriding concern to ensure security
in Hong Kong is maintained until 1997. This is obviously a
factor that will be taken into account, as it was when the
original announcement was made.
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