USA: Armed Forces
Commons · Question 110714 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Al Carns, 10 Feb 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. For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or inform...