HC Deb 17 January 1996 vol 269 c580W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many days the royal yacht was used on official business in 1994–95. [8684]

Mr. Soames

In 1994, HMY Britannia was at sea for 164 days, of which 31 entailed royal duties, and 13 were devoted to trade promotion. In 1995, she was at sea for 156 days, of which 35 entailed royal duties, and 11 were devoted to trade promotion.