HC Deb 29 July 1936 vol 315 c1508
19. Lieut. - Commander FLETCHER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the recent cruise of the "Victoria and Albert" revealed any defects; and why the Admiralty yacht "Enchantress" and not the "Victoria and Albert" was used for conveying His Majesty to France on 26th July?

Sir S. HOARE

No defects were revealed during the recent cruise of His Majesty's Yacht "Victoria and Albert." With regard to the second part of the question the Admiralty yacht "Enchantress" was used on the occasion referred to, as the "Victoria and Albert" is too large for Calais Harbour.