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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2010. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 November 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ballistic Missile Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which military bases in the UK (a) form part of and (b) provide support services for the US Missile Defense System; what support for the system is provided in each case; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The UK provides support to the US Ballistic Missile Defense system by sharing radar early warning information from RAF Fylingdales and by allowing the US to use a ground station at RAF Menwith Hill to receive satellite early warning information. This information is routed into the US Ballistic Missile Defense command and control system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21161; 517 c948W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Ballistic missile defence
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk