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Mr. Trotter
asked the Secretary of State for Defence which Royal Marine bands went to the Falklands during the recent conflict; and what were their duties.
Mr. Wiggin
The band of Royal Marines Commando Forces served on board SS "Canberra" and the band of Flag Officer, Third Flotilla on board SS "Uganda". Bandsmen undertook a variety of duties, including acting as stretcher bearers and guarding prisoners of war. They also, of course, helped to entertain those on board the ships.