Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110714

USA: Armed Forces

Tabled: 4 February 2026

Answered: 10 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Jeremy Corbyn

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.

Answer

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 inform...

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