asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take regarding the planning proposals for Albert Square, Manchester; and what effect this will have on St. Mary's Mulberry Street, if planning permission is granted.

We are considering representations which we have received about this planning application, suggesting that, for a variety of reasons, including the effect on St. Mary's, we should call in the aplication for my right hon. Friend's decision. We have reached no decision yet.