THE UK Government has rejected calls for an inquiry into “UFO activity” over Scotland, saying its files have already been published.
Paranormal investigator Malcolm Robinson has been campaigning for “greater transparency” on the topic for years, recently pointing to a tranche of files released in the US.
But in response to a letter to now-former prime minister Keir Starmer, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said: “In over 50 years, no sighting reported to the department has indicated the existence of any military threat to the UK and it is deemed more valuable to prioritise MoD staff towards other defence-related activities.”
It went on to explain that the department ceased to investigate reports of sightings in 2009, but that all files relating to them from before that point are available to view in the National Archives.
The response also stated: “We would however like to reassure you that the UK air defence community continuously monitors UK airspace to maintain a complete ‘recognised air picture’ as part of the national security posture and our commitment to the integrity of NATO airspace, allowing us to deter, track and react if necessary to any credible threats to the UK and its civilians.
“We are aware that the United States (US) has recently disclosed files relating to unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) however, the MoD do not comment on US security arrangements, including their handling, disclosure, or publication of related material.
“The MoD has not produced any new material on the investigation or reporting of UFOs or UAPs and has no plans to establish a dedicated team or resume research in this area.”
Robinson has published a long list of books on the subject, along with others such as poltergeists and monsters.
He has documented the fact that for a period in the 1990s, an area of Central Scotland became known as the “Falkirk triangle” due to a large number of mystery objects that were said to have been spotted.
“While it is reassuring that the MoD continually monitors British airspace for threats, their official stance leaves us with two possibilities. Either they are quietly investigating behind closed doors with a dedicated team, or they are simply refusing to follow America's lead in being open with the public,” he said.
“Having petitioned multiple prime ministers over the years demanding answers, it often feels as though no amount of public pressure will shake the tree of power. However, with Andy Burnham now as prime minister, perhaps one final throw of the dice is in order.”
He urged the newly-appointed Prime Minister to "launch a government inquiry into UFOs over British airspace and, like the US, finally show transparency regarding an enigma that clearly demands answers".
