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Royal Yacht "Britannia"

Volume 645: debated on Wednesday 26 July 1961

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Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he will itemise in the OFFICIAL REPORT the pay of officers serving on Her Majesty's Yacht "Britannia".

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The officer complement of Her Majesty's Yacht "Britannia" is:

  • 1 flag officer.
  • 3 commanders.
  • 1 surgeon commander.
  • 2 commanders or lieutenant commanders.
  • 4 lieutenant commanders or lieutenants.
  • 1 lieutenant commander (S.D.), or lieutenant (S.D.).
  • 1 lieutenant.
  • 5 lieutenants (S.D.).
  • 3 sub lieutenants.
  • 1 lieutenant (S.D.), R.M.
This number of officers is reduced by six whilst in harbour.2. Rates of pay are published in the Appendix to the Navy List, a copy of which is in the House of Commons Library.

Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what is the current complement of the Royal Yacht "Britannia"; and whether, in the interests of the national economy, he will consider as a matter of urgency the appointment of an officer below the rank of flag officer to command the ship.

Mr. C. Ian Off-Ewing

The complement whilst Her Majesty's Yacht "Britannia" is at sea is 22 officers and 257 ratings and other ranks. It is less in harbour.The Royal Yacht has ranked as a flag officer's command since the first world war for reasons which are just as pertinent today.