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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Christopher Gill (Conservative), on Wednesday, 10 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 88 members in total.

HMY BRITANNIA

That this House, whilst much regretting the decommissioning of HMY 'Britannia', wishes to place on record its sincere thanks to all past and present members of her ship's company, several of whom have served aboard the Royal Yacht for very many years; pays tribute on this her final decommissioning date, to all Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel who have served aboard 'Britannia' during the past 44 years; and commends them for their service and dedication to a much loved and world renowned British institution.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

577A1
at end add `and further recommends Manchester Dry Dock as her true and peaceful resting place'.
577A2
at end add 'welcomes Her Majesty's Government's decision to ignore the disgraceful suggestion that she be either scuttled or sent to the breaker's yard; and strongly recommends that she be berthed in the dry-dock at Govan, close to the site of the proposed science park where she will serve, for generations to come, as a remarkable embodiment of Clydeside shipbuilding technology and craftmanship.'.
577A3
at end add 'and further recommends the Docklands, where she can contribute as much to business and international relations at rest as she has done throughout her active life.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
577 
577A1 
577A2 
577A3 
Session
1997-98
Other sponsors
Michael Colvin
Nigel Evans
James Gray
Robert Syms
John Hayes
Subjects
Staff HMY Britannia
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk