§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many men are currently serving in the Royal Marines.
§ Mr. DuffyAt 31st December 1976, 7,690 men, officers, warrant officers, NCOs and marines were serving in the Royal Marines.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many men are required 549W to mount the guard at Buckingham Palace.
§ Mr. DuffyThe Royal Marines last mounted guard at Buckingham Palace from 1st to 18th September 1935.