HC Deb 23 February 1984 vol 54 cc617-8W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many military bands are currently maintained by the armed services; what is the current annual cost; and how many personnel are involved in each total.

Mr. Stanley

The information requested is as follows:

£ million
Service Number of bands Number of personnel Current annual cost
Royal Marines 9 418 8.1
Service Number of bands Number of personnel Current annual cost
RAF 5 266 2.85
Army 78 *2,500 25.4
* Approximate.

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