Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 900821

Arms Trade: Military Bases

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Kim Johnson

LabourLiverpool Riverside

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that arms transferred through UK military bases are used in accordance with international law.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The UK continues to be committed to upholding International Law and will always operate in accordance with its key principals.The use of UK military bases by foreign governments is governed by a range of longstanding agreements. For operational security r...

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