HC Deb 11 July 1899 vol 74 c466
MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the consent of the parents or guardians is necessary in the case of boys who enlist in the Royal Marines.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St George's, Hanover Square

The only boys in the Royal Marines are buglers The parents' consent is obtained.