Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 106456

USA: Military Bases

Tabled: 19 January 2026

Answered: 26 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Jeremy Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Government last refused permission for the US military to use its bases in the UK for operational purposes.

Answer

Al Carns

For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...

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