GURKHA SERVICEMEN AND RESIDENCY RIGHTS

Early day motion 1216, tabled 30 March 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 38 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to reconsider the rules governing the right of Gurkhas to settle in Britain; regretfully notes the anguish caused to thousands who have served in the British Army as Gurkhas by denial of residency rights; and praises the commitment of Gurkhas to protecting the interests of Great Britain.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 4, Independent 1.