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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Friday, 8 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Libya: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether the Government has (a) sought and (b) received permission for the use of (i) Italian or (ii) US facilities at Sigonella by RAF aircraft for operations in Libyan airspace.

Answer

We have had a long-standing presence at Naval Air Station Sigonella, and have made frequent use of it. However, it is not normal practice to comment on the details of arrangements with host nations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32965
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Military aircraft Libya Military intervention
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk