UFO near Michael Howard's residence

Summary

This declassified document addresses a request for information regarding an alleged UFO sighting near the residence of former Home Secretary Michael Howard in March 1997. The Ministry of Defence confirmed there was no unusual military activity in the area and no security alert was recorded. Despite multiple inquiries, including from a student interested in the topic, the MOD found no evidence of security incidents or UFO-related events. The file also includes details on how information requests are handled under the Freedom of Information Act, highlighting that historical searches can be costly and not always feasible within set limits. The document reflects administrative routines and the government's approach to security and transparency.