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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Spain: Military Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications of Spain’s current airspace policy for NATO interoperability and collective defence in the Western Mediterranean region.

Answer

RAF Gibraltar continues to operate as a sovereign UK military airfield, and the current overflight restrictions by Spain does not impede our operational freedom with respect to aircraft movements and does not impact NATO interoperability in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124489
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Spain NATO Airspace
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk