§ 46. Mr. Alec Woodallasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied 516W with the performance of the Royal Marines on Exercise Clockwork held in Northern Norway; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DuffyYes. 45 Commando Group goes to North Norway for three months in the winter of each year on a deployment known as Exercise Clockwork. During this exercise the Royal Marines learn and improve the skills necessary to survive and fight in arctic and mountain conditions. Their performance is excellent.