§ 57. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what role H.M.Y. "Britannia" played in the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organisation exercises; and what was the cost per day.
§ Mr. John MorrisH.M.Y. "Britannia" took part in general naval manoeuvres from 23rd to 26th April, 1968, with other ships from the Western Fleet which were on their way to take part in the N.A.T.O. Exercise "Dawn Patrol". Submarines from the French Navy operating from their bases in France made mock attacks on Her Majesty's ships, including "Britannia", in the May of Biscay.
On the question of costs, I have nothing to add to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Royal Navy to the hon. Member's Question on 22nd January, 1968.—[Vol. 757, c. 41.]
§ 58. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence for what purpose H.M.Y. "Britannia" is to be used in the month of May; and what is the estimated daily cost.
§ Mr. John MorrisH.M.Y. "Britannia" will be available for use by members of the Royal Family when required. As regards her availability for other naval uses, I would refer the hon. Gentleman to what my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Royal Navy said in the course of his speech in the Defence (Navy) Estimates debate on 12th March, 1968. On costs, I have136W nothing to add to his reply to the hon. Member on 22nd January, 1968.—[Vol. 757, c. 41.]