HC Deb 04 May 1982 vol 23 c54W
Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current cost to the Defence Vote of the royal yacht "Britannia".

Mr. Blaker

The running and maintenance costs of the royal yacht "Britannia" in the financial year 1981–82 are estimated to be £4.8 million. This includes approximately £1.8 million for a 10-week period of routine maintenance undertaken at the beginning of this year.

Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will state the type of fuel used by the royal yacht "Britannia".

Mr. Blaker

Furnace fuel oil.

Mr. Wellbeloved

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of converting the royal yacht "Britannia" from its peacetime role into its war role.

Mr. Blaker

It is estimated that to adapt and equip "Britannia" in an emergency to act as a hospital ship carrier for casualties would cost about £400,000 including £305,000 for equipment.