§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which units of the Army are trained for mountain warfare; and if he will make a statement. [49327]
§ Mr. IngramThere are two Army units that are trained for mountain warfare; 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and 59 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers. In addition, Army personnel attached to the Commando Logistic Regiment and the Commando Medical Squadron are similarly trained. All these units are affiliated to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, which is part of the Naval Service.