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Military Bases: Armed Conflict

Commons · Question 711 · 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 assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the legal and strategic framework governing the use of UK bases by overseas countries in future conflicts.

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...