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USA: Military Bases

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 114895

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what permissions the US requires from the UK Government in order to launch offensive operations from United States Visiting Force bases in the UK.

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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