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Written question asked by Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RAF Fairford

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential risks of allowing US strikes on Iran from RAF Fairford to local communities.

Answer

The UK has a well-established system for assessing and reviewing the implications of giving permissions for the use of UK bases by allies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124383
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed conflict Iran USA RAF Fairford
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk