§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 16 December,Official Report, column 916, what was the cost of the refit of the royal yacht in 1991 and the nature of the work undertaken.
§ Mr. AitkenThe cost of the refit of the royal yacht in 1991 was some £7.2 million. The work involved fitting new sewage treatment plants; major repairs to the hull; refurbishment of steam and electric generators, main boilers and condensers and a complete repaint.