Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 62210

Military Bases: Security

Tabled: 24 June 2025

Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of force protection at (a) RAF Brize Norton and (b) all other UK military bases (i) on the UK mainland and (ii) overseas.

Answer

Luke Pollard

As per my statement on 23 June 2025, an investigation is underway into the incident. The Strategic Defence Review identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and hollowing out under the previous administration, we h...

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