Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 103552

USA: Military Bases

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Ian Roome

Liberal DemocratNorth Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure United States' military aircraft operating from UK military sites are operating in line with international law.

Answer

Al Carns
Any United States' operation from a base in the UK is considered on a case-by-case basis, and this includes appropriate consideration of the legal basis for any proposed activity.