§ 24. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if any vessels fitted as yachts or used as yachts, other than His Majesty's Royal' yachts, are still maintained for the use of Commanders-in-Chief or other officers; and, if so, what are their names?
Mr. ALEXANDERNo vessels fitted as yachts are provided for Commanders-in-Chief or other officers. The "Bryony" in the Mediterranean and the "Peters-field" on the China station are used as required for the conveyance of the Commander-in-Chief when the use of larger vessels would be uneconomical. These vessels, however, are essential units of their respective fleets, and also perform ordinary fleet services.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill my right hon. Friend look into the question of reducing these vessels used as yachts?