Gurkhas: Pensions

Summary

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.

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1. 21 July 2025

   Written question

   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.

   Source: Commons

2. 5 September 2025

   Answer

   The 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...

   Source: Written answer

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