Nigel Evans – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nigel Evans on 2016-07-06.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his long-term plans are for the operation and use of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Penny Mordaunt
RAF Akrotiri has performed a vital strategic function in support of operations over many years and continues to fulfil that function today including in support of operations in Iraq and Syria. We expect RAF Akrotiri to remain an essential element of the UK’s overseas presence for years to come.