USA: Military Bases
Lords · Question HL15421 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government how many military bases operated by the government of the USA are located in the UK, and how many (1) military, and (2) civilian, personnel are employed at these bases.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 24 Mar 2026
The United States Visiting Forces (USVF) are present in the UK at the invitation of His Majesty’s Government. The USVF operate eleven RAF bases across the UK. There are approximately 12,300 United States Military and Civilian Defence personnel in the UK a...