§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent considerations he has given to altering the role of, service musicians as stretcher bearers during conflicts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyNone. My Department has no plans to change the operational role of service musicians.
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§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the current impact of service music and musicians on(a) operational capability, (b) service morale and (c) service recruitment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyService bands play an important part in service life and as such make an important contribution to morale and recruitment. Bands personnel also play an important operational role as medical orderlies and guards in times of conflict.