Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 21 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Monday, 26 July 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list all current bilateral agreements between the United Kingdom and the United States affecting RAF Menwith Hill.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all current bilateral agreements between the United Kingdom and the United States affecting RAF Menwith Hill. [92943] Mr. Doug Henderson: The presence of the United States Visiting Forces at RAF Menwith Hill is governed by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement of 1951 and other arrangements appropriate to the relationship which exists between the governments of the United Kingdom and United States for the purposes of our common defence. These arrangements are confidential and are withheld under exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information relating to defence, security and international relations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 92943; 336 c56W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Defence Air force Military alliances Treaties USA RAF Menwith Hill