HC Deb 03 August 1961 vol 645 cc228-9W
95. Mr. Cronin

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty why members of the Royal Yacht Squadron, a private yacht club, are permitted by him to fly the White Ensign, the distinguishing ensign of ships of the Royal Navy, on their yachts; and if he proposes to continue to allow this practice.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The Royal Yacht Squadron flies the White Ensign under a warrant issued by the Admiralty in 1829. It is not intended that this warrant should be withdrawn.

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