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Written question asked by Kim Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Operations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department distinguishes between legal basis relied upon for support to allied military operations and the general criteria used to determine whether a proposed activity falls within the Government’s stated defensive purpose.

Answer

Any decision to determine whether any proposed activity falls within the Government's stated defensive purpose or to support allies is considered on a case-by-case basis. The decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity. This includes consideration of the applicable legal and policy frameworks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12810
Session
2026-27
Related items
Military Operations
Friday, 28 August 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Military operations
Link
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