Russia: Tankers
Commons · Question 110197 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Brian Leishman
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the seizure of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera and the removal of its captain and first officer from UK jurisdiction by United States Coast Guards, what engagement the Government receive
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 29 Apr 2026
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. All UK support to allies for operational purposes considers the leg...