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USA: Military Bases

Asked by Jeremy CorbynYour PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 106456

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Government last refused permission for the US military to use its bases in the UK for operational purposes.

Answered by Al Carns

For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity.

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