§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total expenditure in 1976, 1977 and 1978 on refitting yachts in the Armed Services.
§ Dr. GilbertThis information is not readily available, but I shall write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total expenditure on new and secondhand yachts 240W for 1976, 1977 and 1978 by the Armed Services.
§ Dr. GilbertIn the years 1976, 1977 and 1978 a total of £54,000 was spent on the purchase of new yachts, which are used for training purposes. No secondhand yachts were purchased during the period.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Service men are employed as boat keepers on yachts and small craft in the Armed Services.
§ Dr. GilbertSix Service men are employed full time on boat-keeping tasks on yachts and other sailing craft. Another two posts are at present unfilled. Other Service men do occasional or part-time work of this nature.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give the number of yachts belonging to the Armed Services which are registered with Lloyd's.
§ Dr. Gilbert34 yachts are currently listed, although two of these have since been sold.