Resolved,

That, during the year ending with 31 March 2027, a number not exceeding 40,000 all ranks be maintained for Naval and Marine Service and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in Votes A 2026–27, HC 1660.