When I read news concerning a Gurkha regiment Government spending cutback last week in a selection of national newspapers, it did not take long to see how there could be wider affects of the cost-cutting.

Defence Secretary in the ConDem coalition Liam Fox has outlined stringent plans to construct a more prosperous defence budget, including replacing the Trident nuclear deterrent; which almost certainly equates to an untenable £20 billion pounds.

Chancellor George Osborne, has also had his say suggesting that it is unavoidable the funding deficits will dig a heavy wound into that of the MoD.

This move has arrived to fruition let’s not forget, after high profile campaigning from actress Johanna Lumley to aid the improvements of Gurkha’s rights to live within the United Kingdom.

The British Gurkha Welfare Society, among other organizational groups are undoubtedly unhappy with the funding proposals as it could see a potential question mark hangover the thousands of ex/current UK Armed Forces personnel’s plight to live and to be cared for in the UK amid the groups seeking provision from an ever changing British government.

The Gurkha’s commitment, dedication and professionalism asserted in over two centuries worth of service will forever remain unquestioned, but with Britain finding itself entrenched in one of the worst economical climates for years, spending setbacks could be deemed as inevitable.

Closer to home in Winchester, the city’s fascinating Gurkha museum offers silent testament to the brave and unique tale of the Gurkha’s services to Britain for many years, but does the Government cutbacks mean establishments such as the museum could see a dip in their spending supplies?

Although the set-up in Winchester, relies also on donations and a modest entry fee into a slice of history, the recent news (although not specifically related to the museum, but UK Armed Forces personnel) could create a certain amount of unrest.

Proceeding and I spoke to the Museum’s Curator who told me he and the museum were unaware of any staffing/funding cuts to the museum.

With the Government now back in full operation in Westminster following a short, summer break the proposed plans look set to be unveiled amidst the treasury. The good news is for Winchester, that any Gurkha regiment cutbacks do not look like harming the fate of the city’s museum.