§ Sir Peter EmeryTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ensure that the Royal Marines are assured a full and independent role in the defence structure of the nation as an outcome of the Defence Review. [26362]
§ Mr. George RobertsonThe role of the Royal Marines, together with all the other elements of our Armed Forces, is being considered as part of the Strategic Defence Review. The Review has yet to reach its final conclusions and no decisions have been taken.