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USA: Military Bases

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 103552

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure United States' military aircraft operating from UK military sites are operating in line with international law.

Answered by Al Carns

Any United States' operation from a base in the UK is considered on a case-by-case basis, and this includes appropriate consideration of the legal basis for any proposed activity.

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