marines, corps, defcom, amphibious capability, royal marines
Defence analysts and Royal Marines questioned on UK amphibious capability
5 December 2017
The Defence Committee hears evidence from a panel of defence analysts and Royal Marines who previously held senior positions in the Corps.
- Watch Parliament TV: The Royal Marines and UK amphibious capability
- Inquiry: The Royal Marines and UK amphibious capability
- Defence Committee
Recent reports have suggested that the Government is considering substantial reductions in the strength of the Royal Marines and that the Royal Navy’s Albion class amphibious assault ships may be at risk. The Committee will examine the potential impact of these proposals, the importance of amphibious capability as a strategic asset, and the possible impact of the changes to operational capacity and effectiveness.
Witnesses
Tuesday 5 December 2017, Committee Room 8
At 3.20pm
- Lieutenant General (Rtd) Sir Robert Fry KCB CBE RM
- Major General (Rtd) Julian Thompson CB OBE RM
- Nick Childs, Senior Fellow, International Institute for Strategic Studies
- Dr Peter Roberts, Director, Military Sciences, Royal United Services Institute