§ Sir Michael NeubertTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he had received prior to the announcement that the royal yacht Britannia is to be decommissioned; and what representations he has subsequently received.
§ Mr. HanleyOver the last year, my Department received a number of letters on the subject of the royal yacht, in which a wide range of views was expressed. Since the decision to decommission Her Majesty's yacht Britannia was announced, my Department has received some 60 letters from hon. Members and members of the public.
§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what cost and effectiveness studies have been made of(a) the royal yacht Britannia and (b) the royal Danish yacht; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe decision to decommission the royal yacht Britannia was reached after an extensive and detailed review of the issues involved, including the cost and effectiveness of the yacht. My Department has made no specific study of the royal Danish yacht.