HC Deb 29 March 1984 vol 57 c295W
Miss Fookes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will overturn the decision to disband the Royal Marines commando forces band.

Mr. Lee

No. The number of Royal Marine bands is being reduced as part of efforts to reduce expenditure on support activities in order to release more resources for the front line. But seven bands, including another Plymouth-based band, will remain.

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