. गोर्खालीलाई फेरी अर्को झापु ब्रिटिश रक्षा मन्त्रालयबाट निब्रिटीवरण पेन्सनमा हेरफेर हुने संभावना कमी... . MOD and Downing Street respond to press reports over Gurkha pensions 10 Jul 07 The Ministry of Defence and No 10 Downing Street have responded to press speculation that there would be a further review of the benefits for former Gurkhas following a visit to the Prime Minister by Honourary Lieutenant Tulbahadur Pun VC. Ministry of Defence No 10 Downing Street said: "The PM was honoured and delighted to meet the Hon Lt Tul Pun VC last week. "In the course of their conversation the Hon Lt Tul Pun raised a number of issues. The PM reassured Hon Lt Tul Pun VC that MOD officials had recently returned from Nepal where they met Gurkha veterans to discuss their concerns, and that the MOD was considering the issues they raised. "At no point, however, did the PM undertake to order a review of the benefits received by former Gurkhas." The Ministry of Defence said: "The Ministry of Defence has completed a full and comprehensive review of Gurkha terms and Conditions of Service, the results of which were announced in March this year. "The review gives serving and some recently retired Gurkhas access to the same pension benefits as the rest of the Army, and secures the future of the Brigade of Gurkhas. "The review did not look at the pension or immigration status of those who retired before July 1997, which is a significant date as it marks the point when the Brigade became UK home-based after moving from Hong Kong. "Gurkhas who retired after July 1997 are able to apply to live in the UK. Those that retired before this date maybe granted settlement in the UK where there are strong reasons why this is appropriate such as, for example, where there is a strong residential or close family tie with the UK. "The MOD has no plans to have a further review into issues relating to Gurkhas who retired before July 1997.”