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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 7 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


EU Countries: US Air Force

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on European security of a drawdown of US Air Force in Europe – United Kingdom (USAFE-UK) forces; and what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of such a drawdown for local economies in areas surrounding USAFE-UK bases.

Answer

Decisions on the deployment of US forces are for the US Administration. We welcome the continued presence of United States forces in the UK, their engagement with the local communities in which they are based and the role they play in contributing to European defence, security and deterrence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36468
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deployment EU countries Economic situation Military bases US Air Force
Link
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