Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 69735
Gurkhas: Pensions
Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made a recent estimate of the cost to the public purse of bringing pensions for Gurkha soldiers who retired before 1997 in line with the standard British Army pension.
Answer
Al CarnsThe Government remains committed to supporting Gurkhas and their families during and after their service with the British Army, as demonstrated by the increase in funding via the Gurkha Welfare Trust, including a £24 million uplift to the medical and heal...
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