Sunset for the Royal Marines and Future Resilience
Councillor Greenslade to move:
‘The County Council expresses concern at the conclusions of the Defence Select Committee report “Sunset for the Royal Marines” regarding the future strength of the Royal Marines and the implications for the economy of the county and the viability of Royal Marine bases in Devon such as those in Plymouth and at RMB Chivenor.
Devon County Council resolves to play an active part in lobbying to retain Royal Marine bases in our County’.
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Minutes:
Councillor Greenslade MOVED and Councillor Connett SECONDED;
‘The County Council expresses concern at the conclusions of the Defence Select Committee report “Sunset for the Royal Marines” regarding the future strength of the Royal Marines and the implications for the economy of the county and the viability of Royal Marine bases in Devon such as those in Plymouth and at RMB Chivenor.
Devon County Council resolves to play an active part in lobbying to retain Royal Marine bases in our County’.
In accordance with Standing Order 6(6) the Notice of Motion was referred, without discussion, to the Cabinet for consideration.