HL Deb 18 July 1996 vol 574 cc78-9WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether all the military uses made by the United States of Diego Garcia, the Ascension Islands and airfields and bases within the United Kingdom, and all the information obtained by such uses, are known to them, and, if not, whether this is compatible with British sovereignty over these bases.

Earl Howe

Military use by the United States of Diego Garcia, Ascension Island and airfields and bases within the United Kingdom is with the full agreement of HMG. The terms of such use are covered by long-standing intergovernmental arrangements and are therefore fully compatible with British sovereignty.

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