HC Deb 27 June 1978 vol 952 c456W
32. Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what measures he intends to take to expand the commando and the parachutist capabilities, respectively, of Her Majesty's Forces.

Mr. Mulley

As the hon. Member knows, I decided last year to retain 41 Commando, Royal Marines. Details of further improvements in the capability of our commando forces were given to the House during the Navy debate on 19th June. I have nothing further to add to this or to the reply that my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Army gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Thanet, East (Mr. Aitken).