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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what provision is made in the contract between his Department and the US authorities for the continuing use of RAF Menwith Hill.
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what provision is made in the contract between his Department and the US authorities for the continuing use of RAF Menwith Hill. [223682] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 24 March 2005]: There is no such contract. RAF Menwith Hill is made available to the United States Visiting Force under the terms of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement of 1951, and other confidential arrangements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1213W; 223682
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Contracts Armed forces Deployment Military bases USA RAF Menwith Hill
Link
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