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Marines

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 112706

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the trained strength is of the Royal Marines.

Answered by Al Carns

The latest statistics concerning UK Service personnel, including the trained strength of the Royal Marines, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2025

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