§ 60. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the expenditure that has been incurred on H.M.Y. "Britannia" this year up to 30th September ; what is now the weekly cost of maintaining the ship ; the weekly wage bill ; how many men are now on the ship ; the total expenditure on the ship up to date ; and what proposals he has for economy.
Mr. WardExpenditure incurred on Her Majesty's Yacht "Britannia" this year up to 30th September, is approximately £90,000 ; the average weekly cost of maintaining the yacht over this period is £2,600, and the weekly wage bill amounts to £3,800 including victualling. Her present complement is 22 officers and 257 ratings. Total expenditure on the yacht up-to-date is about £2½ million, including her construction costs. The need for economy is kept constantly in mind and every opportunity is taken to keep costs to the minimum.