HC Deb 23 July 1997 vol 298 c605W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the advantages of the proposals for a replacement royal yacht wholly financed by the private sector; and if this would include maintenance, staffing and other running costs. [9089]

Dr. Reid

The Government are currently considering the requirement for a replacement royal yacht and will announce their decision in due course.