§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Prime Minister if Her Majesty's Government have yet decided the future of HMY Britannia after decommissioning in 1997; whether any replacement vessel is to be acquired; and if he will make a statement. [9305]
§ The Prime MinisterA number of suggestions have been made about the future of HMY Britannia and these are being considered. The Government are also considering the question of whether to replace Britannia. An announcement will be made in due course.