§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
What non-NATO forces does US Admiral Leighton W. Smith, NATO Commander, Southern Europe Command, Naples, have under his command 79WA and control at the US "base" in the Mediterranean area, including Albania, in the Middle East and in the Gulf.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Viscount Cranborne)The activities of US national forces outside the UK is a matter for the US authorities.