Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Al Carns and Jonathan Davies

Monday 24th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) (Lab)]

On Friday I was pleased to join colleagues from across the House to hear the Royal Marines band service in concert as part of the Mountbatten festival of music. May I invite the Government to reaffirm their commitment to the Royal Marines band service? It makes a huge contribution to defence diplomacy and combat operations.

[Al Carns]

That is a great question. The Royal Marine band service is the best band service in our armed forces, and it is absolutely safe under our watch. It provides a fantastic influence opportunity, as well as essential military services outside the musical profession.