HC Deb 29 October 1996 vol 284 c73W
15. Mr. Jessel

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of British Army bands. [362]

Mr. Soames

Army bands make a superb contribution to sustaining the morale of service personnel. In addition to providing musical support for state, Army and other service functions, non-service functions, public relations and recruiting, they provide ready-trained in transit medical attendants in time of war.