HC Deb 16 December 1971 vol 828 c159W
55. and 56. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of State for Defence (1) how many official regimental bands and their equivalents in the other services exist in the armed forces; and to what extent they are used for public entertainment;

(2) whether he will encourage the development of wider repertoires, not confined to martial music, by military bands.

Lord Balniel

There are at present 96 military bands. The extent to which they are used for public entertainment varies a good deal, depending largely on where the band is stationed. Repertoires already include a wide range of music, including orchestral, church and dance music.

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