HC Deb 16 December 1957 vol 580 c13W
74. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many invitations for British official observers were sent by the United States Government to witness the launching of the first American earth satellite; what were the names and technical qualifications of these official witnesses; and what report he has received from them.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

No British official observers were invited, and I am informed that no other foreign observers were present.