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Navy: Military Bases

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 98387

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to reduce the number of overseas Royal Navy bases.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK Defence global footprint remains under constant review, across all overseas locations and bases, including those that support the Royal Navy. We continue to ensure that our footprint is fully optimised to meet the requirements of our Armed Forces world-wide.

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