Marines

Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 15 April 2021.

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Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to reduce the total head count of the Royal Marines; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Royal Marines commando units are planned to be reduced in his Department’s planned head count reduction for the Royal Marines.

Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what effect the Defence Review will have on recruitment levels for the Royal Marines.

Photo of James Heappey James Heappey The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

No decisions have been made on the future size of the Royal Marines. As the Royal Marines transition into the Future Commando Force and turn to new upgraded and autonomous capabilities, there is the potential for the workforce structure to change in the future.

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