HC Deb 22 February 1905 vol 141 c890
MR. GIBSON BOWLES (Lynn Regis)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the new Admiralty yacht "Enchantress" is to be remodelled and partly reconstructed by work affecting the whole interior of the ship; what is the total estimated cost of the alterations to be made in the ship and from what source is their cost to be defrayed; and what will be the total cost of the ship, including the alterations.

THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. PRETYMAX,) Suffolk, Woodbridge

The reply to the first part of the hon. Member's Question is No. The reply to the second part is £412, to be met from the sum provided for Repairs and Alterations to Ships in Commission and Reserve, Portsmouth Programme. The total cost of the ship, including approved alterations, is £126,753.

MR, GIBSON BOWLES

Has the last installment been paid for the ship and has she been taken over?

MR. PRETYMAN

asked for notice of that Question.