320 more British Gurkhas to lose job
Around 320 British Gurkha soldiers will lose their jobs as a part of the British Defence restructuring.
The British Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement on Tuesday that the British Army have notified those individuals who have been selected for the second round of redundancies.
“Around 320 Gurkhas have been selected out of the 2900 jobs to go. The Brigade of Gurkhas has been growing in size since modernisation in 2007, which also allowed them to serve for 22 years instead of 15,” the statement said. “This reduction in numbers has therefore been anticipated for some time.”
All affected personnel will be given 12 months notice and will be given a comprehensive programme of resettlement into civilian life and help with future employment, according to the Embassy.
The British Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement on Tuesday that the British Army have notified those individuals who have been selected for the second round of redundancies.
“Around 320 Gurkhas have been selected out of the 2900 jobs to go. The Brigade of Gurkhas has been growing in size since modernisation in 2007, which also allowed them to serve for 22 years instead of 15,” the statement said. “This reduction in numbers has therefore been anticipated for some time.”
All affected personnel will be given 12 months notice and will be given a comprehensive programme of resettlement into civilian life and help with future employment, according to the Embassy.
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June 12, 2012