§ 66. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has any further information about the aeroplane "Endeavour"; whether it took off from Cranwell aerodrome; whether this aerodrome is Government property; whether the flight to America was commenced with his knowledge and approval; and, if not, when he was first made aware of it?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE, for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)As regards the first part of the question, I regret that I have no information other than that which has already appeared in the Press. The answer to the second and third parts is in the affirmative, and to the fourth in the negative. As regards the last part, the departure of the aeroplane from Cranwell was reported to the Air Ministry by telegram, but no destination was stated and it was assumed, in fact, that the pilot's intention was to proceed to Baldonnel aerodrome, near Dublin, as had been understood throughout, since no change of plan was notified to the Royal Air Force authorities at Cranwell.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYDoes that mean that the intention was not to make a start at Cranwell, in any case?
§ Sir S. HOAREThat is so.