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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


USA: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy not to provide information on the number of United States military personnel present at each of its bases in the United Kingdom.

Answer

There is no specific policy that requires this Government to withhold the number of United States personnel based within the UK, however as previously advised we are withholding this information in the interest of personal security. The number of United States personnel at United States Visiting Forces (USVF) sites was disclosed in 2024, however, we are in a new era of threat that remains more serious and less predictable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113028
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Military bases USA
Link
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