asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what saving his Department has made by abolishing quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations in the current year.

About £200,000 in 1979–80.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what costs will be incurred by the setting up of the two quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations to oversee urban development in London and Liverpool.

The precise costs of setting up urban development corporations in London Docklands and Merseyside docks will depend on the range of powers afforded to them. No decision has yet been taken on this matter.