§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how long after their arrival in, and how long before their departure from Afghanistan, Royal Marines were issued with, and had to return, their ammunition; and if he will make a statement. [71700]
§ Dr. MoonieRoyal Marine commandos at Bagram were issued with ammunition prior to specific tasks or operations, and returned any unused ammunition upon their completion. Ammunition was also issued to troops at Bagram for force protection tasks, including guarding.