Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons at on 4 February 1942.
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied that all the aerodromes which accept aircraft for shipment overseas are in a comparable condition to first-class operational stations?
While it is not necessary that these aerodromes should be of the same standard as operational aerodromes, I am advised that those used for accepting aircraft for shipment have proved generally satisfactory for this purpose.