“Last December it was my sad duty to attend the funeral in Reading of campaigning Gurkha war veteran Bhim Prasad Gurung who died in abject poverty whilst awaiting the outcome of his appeal against the refusal to offer him settlement in the UK.

“The Prime Minister should be aware that Bhim would have faced deportation under the new guidelines announced on Friday as he was made redundant after 12 years brave service.

“Will the Prime Minister be more specific about how quickly he will bring forward his promised 12 month review of this policy and finish the job that this Labour Government began in 2004 and deliver justice for Gurkhas at last?”