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Mr. Adley
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about morale in, and current levels of recruitment to, the Royal Marines.
Mr. Freeman
Morale in the Royal Marines remains high. The levels of recruitment for the last two years have been:
| Officers | Other Ranks | |
| 1985–86 | 63 | 913 |
| 1986–87 | 63 | 976 |