§ 38. Mr. George Thomsonasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the decision not to send 41 Marine Commando to Malta.
§ Lord BalnielI would refer the right hon. Gentleman to my answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 13th July.—[Vol. 821, c.61–62.]
§ Mr. Wallasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future employment of 41 Commando Group Royal Marines.
§ Lord BalnielAs I explained in answer to my hon. Friend's Question on 13th July, the scheduled deployment of 41 Commando Group to Malta has been suspended. A decision on its future employment has not yet been taken.—[Vol. 821, c.61–62.]