§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the conditions under which the United States is allowed to "use" bases in the United Kingdom and whether the "use" permitted includes the launching of cruise missiles.
§ Lord GlenarthurUnited States forces are stationed in the United Kingdom under the general provisions of the North Atlantic Treaty, the Agreement regarding the Status of Forces of Parties to the North Atlantic (1951) and the Visiting Forces Act 1952. The use of nuclear weapons systems operating from United States bases in the United Kingdom is governed by the understanding on joint decision-making between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States summarised in the joint communiqué issued in January 1952.