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period 1967-72, but this is no longer a problem.
Is there any intention of expanding the Brigade of Gurkhas
to make good shortages elsewhere in the British Army?
No.
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What is the purpose of having a Gurkha battalion in the
United Kingdom?
In the first place, because there are no opportunities for all-arms training (e.g. with armour and artillery) in Hong
Kong and Brunei, Gurkha battalions are stationed in UK in
turn to develop and maintain this essential military expertise.
Secondly, while they are here they can undertake certain
short-term commitments within the UK which would otherwise
fall to UK. battalions. This makes an effective contribution
to the reduction of turbulence and family separation for
British units.
The recent deployment of Gurkhas from the UK
to Belize is an extension of this policy.
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