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
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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
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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
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- Written question
- Reference
- 28098
- Session
- 2015-16
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- Yes
- Subjects
- USA Libya Military intervention RAF Lakenheath
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