HC Deb 30 July 1958 vol 592 cc1335-6
12. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Secretary of State for Air what action is being taken to ascertain the identity of unidentified flying objects which have not been recognised as meteors, balloons, aircraft or satellites.

Mr. Ward

We investigate all reports of unidentified flying objects as fully as the details allow, but I am afraid there will always be some which remain unexplained because the reports are not sufficiently precise.

Mr. Chetwynd

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a number of scientific societies are conducting research to try to establish the existence of flying saucers? Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether his Department has any information which would back up this claim and, if so, whether he would be prepared to give it to these societies?

Mr. Ward

As the hon. Member knows, the bulk of these reports are explained. Only a very small proportion are not explained, and we think that the reason why these are not explained, too, is that the data we have about them is not sufficient.

Mr. Chetwynd

Is there any evidence to back up the claims that there are flying saucers?