HC Deb 27 January 1969 vol 776 cc251-2W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of Stale for Defence if he will state the names of the vessels of the Royal Navy which will escort H.M.Y. "Britannia" to the investiture at Caernarvon in July; and what will be the cost of the expedition.

Dr. David Owen

H.M. Ships "Glamorgan" and "Llandaff" are planned to escort H.M. Yacht "Britannia" to Holyhead, where she will lie during the investiture. No significant extra cost will be incurred beyond the normal running costs of the vesssels.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how long H.M.Y. "Britannia" will be at sea when she sails for the Caernarvon investiture in July.

Dr. David Owen

H.M. Yacht "Britannia" is expected to be away from Portsmouth for around ten days for the period of the investiture and subsequent Royal progress through Wales.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the daily cost of H.M.Y. "Britannia" while at sea.

Dr. David Owen

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for South Ayrshire (Mr. Emrys Hughes) on 20th January.—[Vol. 776, c.37–8.]