asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will explain the position with regard to the engagement of serving Royal Marines as musicians in civilian orchestras; and whether the practice is to allow members of the Royal Marine bands to take such engagements and under what conditions?

Article 776, King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Member, indicates the terms under which serving Royal Marines are permitted to accept private engagements.