Military Bases: Armed Conflict
Commons · Question 709 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms are used to determine whether UK bases are used for offensive or defensive operations in support of allied military action.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 21 May 2026
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...