Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

USA: Armed Forces

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK armed forces personnel are deployed with (a) US Fleet Forces Command, (b) US Pacific Fleet, (c) US Naval Forces Europe - Naval Forces Africa, (d) US Naval Forces Central Command, (e) US Naval Forces Southern Command, (f) US Naval Special Warfare Command, (g) US Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Force, (h) US Navy Naval Warfare Command, (i) Military Sealift Command and (j) US Navy Naval Reserve Forces.

Answer: The UK has Armed Forces personnel assigned to various commands in the US. I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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