§ Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will update his answer of 15 March 1995,Official Report, column 638, in respect of the roles and future strength of Royal Marines Reserve. [17831]
§ Mr. SoamesThe role and tasking, and therefore the strength, of the Royal Marines Reserve are kept under review so as to ensure that they reflect our operational requirements. Any future changes would of course be subject to consultation in the usual way.