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USA: Armed Forces

Asked by Jeremy CorbynYour PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 110714

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the legislative basis is for the United States' use of force from bases in the United Kingdom being subject to joint decision-making.

Answered by Al Carns

Permissions to utilise UK military bases by foreign partners are considered on a case-by-case basis. This includes engagement with US partners on the nature and purpose of their activity. For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations' military operations.

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