Military Operations
Commons · Question 12810 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department distinguishes between legal basis relied upon for support to allied military operations and the general criteria used to determine whether a proposed activity falls within the Government’s
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 22 Jul 2026
Any decision to determine whether any proposed activity falls within the Government's stated defensive purpose or to support allies is considered on a case-by-case basis. The decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their act...