USA: NATO

(asked on 9th June 2020) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what preliminary assessment he has made of the reduction in NATO's (a) potential for deterrence and (b) fighting capability as a result of result the implementation of President Trump's proposal to cut the total of US troops based in Germany by almost one-third; what discussions he had with his counterpart in the US Administration (i) before and (ii) after the announcement of that proposal; and if he will make a statement.


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James Heappey
This question was answered on 15th June 2020

The UK Government does not comment on speculation. The United States and United Kingdom are strong partners and allies, with a uniquely close and active defence and security partnership. Ministers and officials regularly engage with the US on a wide range of security issues, both bilaterally and in NATO, including the deployment of US troops in Europe.

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