HC Deb 21 February 1962 vol 654 c50W
Mr. Wall

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty to what extent recruiting for the Royal Marines is tied to a fixed percentage of Vote A strength of the Royal Navy.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

Recruiting for the Royal Marines is not tied to a fixed percentage but is governed by the rôle and the task of the Royal Marines.