Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 103552
USA: Military Bases
Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Ian Roome
Liberal Democrat — North 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 CarnsAny 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.