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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stratford (Labour), on Wednesday, 22 January 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 38 members in total.

NEW ROYAL YACHT

That this House believes there is not justification for spending ??60 million on constructing a new royal yacht and ??5 million a year on running it; further believes that if such a vessel is good for promoting business then business should pay for it rather than taxpayers; and notes that at a time when public expenditure is being squeezed and pensioners are being denied meals-on-wheels the provision of a floating palace for the use of the over privileged is totally unacceptable.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

437A1
leave out from `believes' to end and insert `that a new royal yacht combining the finest tradition of British shipbuilding, crewed by the Royal Navy, flying the Royal Standard and deploying a detachment of the Royal Marine Corps, whose reputation for ceremonial is second to none, will represent a unique selling point for the products of British industry, to the ultimate benefit of the nation's economy and the prosperity of all its people.'.
437A2
leave out from `House' to end and add `supports the expression of confidence shown in Britain's maritime role resulting from the decision to build a new royal yacht; and looks forward to the new ship visiting Dover Port where it will be welcomed by the 6,000 people who work in Dover's port and ferry industry.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
437 
437A1 
437A2 
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Public expenditure HMY Britannia
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk