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Written question asked by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 23 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Libya: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) date and (b) remit was of his authorisation to use RAF Lakenheath as a base to carry out airstrikes in Libya.

Answer

Authorisation for the United States to use UK bases to launch the airstrike against a Daesh training camp in Libya was given on 18 February 2016. Authorisation would be required for any operations of this nature involving the use of UK bases.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28098
Session
2015-16
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
USA Libya Military intervention RAF Lakenheath
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk