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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...