§ Mr. Dormandasked the Minister of State for Defence for what purposes, other than functions connected with the Royal Family, the Royal Yacht is used.
§ Mr. KirkWhenever possible, the Royal Yacht participates in national and N.A.T.O. naval exercises and manoeuvres. She also carries out hydrographie tasks during passage for Royal duties.
§ Mr. Dormandasked the Minister of State for Defence what was the total cost of the Royal Yacht "Britannia" to the Exchequer for each of the three years 1968 to 1970, and what is the estimated cost for 1971.
§ Mr. KirkThe total cost of H.M. Yacht "Britannia" for each of these financial years is as follows:
Year £ 1968–69 518,200 1969–70 943,500 1970–71 (estimated) 757,300 1971–72 (estimated) 850,000