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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Baltic States

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK armed services personnel are currently stationed on a temporary or permanent basis in (1) Latvia, (2) Estonia and (3) Lithuania.

Answer

The UK’s presence in the Baltics, primarily through the Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Estonia, comprise of around 1,000 Service personnel at any one time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10392
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed forces Latvia Estonia Military bases Lithuania
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk